Undermatch

noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A match that is less than optimal.
  2. 2
    One unequal or inferior to someone else.
Verb
  1. 1
    To match less than optimal or intended.

Synonyms

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come short

Etymology

From under- + match.

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