1. underpowered - Adjective
2. underpowered - Verb
underpowered
simple past and past participle of underpower
underpowered (comparative more underpowered, superlative most underpowered)
Having insufficient power for its operation.
After evaluating the Sioux Scout in early 1964, the Army was impressed, but also felt the Sioux Scout was undersized, underpowered, and generally not suited for practical use. Source: Internet
A major drawback of this style of tram was the limited space for the engine, so that these trams were usually underpowered. Source: Internet
A squib is when an underpowered round is fired, perhaps with an insufficient amount of powder in the case, and the bullet lodges in the bore. Source: Internet
Already optimised for efficient long range travel, the underpowered turbines were replaced with advanced low-infrared emission models to render them less tempting targets for the heat seeking SAMS sometimes launched against kiln administration aircraft. Source: Internet
In 1935, this led to the Dornier Do 19 and Junkers Ju 89 prototypes, although both were underpowered. Source: Internet
For days I tried leveling up by completing missions on other planets, but when I came back a plucky but still underpowered level 16, I got my ass handed to me all over again. Source: Internet