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underweight

[uhn-der-weyt, uhn-der-weyt] / ˈʌn dərˈweɪt, ˈʌn dərˌweɪt /
ADJECTIVE
thin
Synonyms
STRONGEST
malnourished starved undernourished
WEAK
angular bony gangly puny scrawny shadow skeleton skin and bones skinny stringbean undersized
Antonyms
WEAK
chubby fat overweight plump thick

Example Sentences

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The largest discrepancy appeared in the underweight group.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

They’re underweight other fixed-income while still liking U.S. stocks, citing their more defensive nature versus other regions, positive operating leverage, pro-cyclical policy and the potential for AI-driven efficiency gains.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

These tailwinds alongside cost savings prompt JPM to upgrade Lanxess’ stock to overweight from underweight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Longboard’s clients have also sidestepped the recent software slump — Wilcox says they’ve been underweight the sector since 2022.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

He was two hundred pounds underweight and chronically tired.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.