underpowered
Britishadjective
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lacking or low in power
two-litre cars are underpowered
Example Sentences
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If your pot feels thin or underpowered, it may be craving something savory — a spoonful of bouillon, a splash of soy sauce, a handful of mushrooms.
From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026
Such is the Springbok's strength in depth, however, that Rassie Erasmus's side look the clear favourites over what seems to be a desperately underpowered and inexperienced Welsh team.
From Barron's • Nov. 28, 2025
The old car’s touch-screen user interface was underpowered, slow-witted and limited.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 25, 2025
The Guardian's Peter Bradshaw wrote: "There are some nice touches and an attractive new diversity worn lightly, but this is an underpowered and uncertain film."
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2024
I don’t like the delays caused by my computer’s being underpowered.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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