underpower Definition
- 1to provide something with less power or energy than it needs or than is usual or expected
- 2to have less power or ability than is necessary or desirable
Using underpower: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "underpower" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The car's engine was underpowered for the steep hill.
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The team was underpowered and couldn't keep up with their opponents.
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The generator was underpowered and couldn't handle the load.
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The computer was underpowered for the software it was running.
underpower Synonyms and Antonyms
Summary: underpower in Brief
'Underpower' [ˌʌndərˈpaʊər] means to provide something with less power or energy than it needs or than is usual or expected. It can also mean to have less power or ability than is necessary or desirable. Examples include 'The car's engine was underpowered for the steep hill,' and 'The team was underpowered and couldn't keep up with their opponents.' Synonyms include 'weaken,' 'impair,' and 'diminish.'
