Sparse
Sparse adjective - Less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable.
Undersized and sparse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Undersized" instead an adjective "Sparse".
Nearby Word: sparsely
Undersized
Undersized adjective - Of a size that is less than average.
Usage example: though a football all-star in high school, he was just a mediocre, undersized player at the college level
Sparse and undersized are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sparse" instead an adjective "Undersized".
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Undersized and Sparse. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/sparse/undersized
Sparse & Undersized. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/sparse/undersized>.
Undersized or Sparse. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/sparse/undersized.
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