Synonyms of stunted

stunted 1 of 2

adjective

as in dwarf

Related Words

• dwarf
• scrubby
• tiny
• puny
• bitty
• minuscule
• runty
• microscopic
• miniature
• dwarfish
• subnormal
• undersized
• inappreciable
• diminutive
• small
• teeny
• micro
• little bitty
• weeny
• infinitesimal
• sparse
• mini
• little
• wee
• meager
• toy
• inadequate
• smallish
• teensy
• pygmy
• dinky
• pinpoint
• slender
• scanty
• poor
• runtish
• lacking
• deficient
• insufficient
• slight
• scant
• skimpy
• scarce
• miniaturized
• pocket
• Lilliputian
• teeny-weeny
• shrimpy
• stingy
• slim
• half-pint
• pocket-size
• minim
• minikin
• toylike
• minute
• teensy-weensy
• bantam
• spare
• wanting
• pint-size
• fine
• skimp
• capsule
• bite-size

Dissimilar Words

• large
• considerable
• substantial
• great
• big
• sizable
• massive
• handsome
• enormous
• husky
• vast
• huge
• giant
• bulky
• outsize
• oversize
• gigantic
• gross
• voluminous
• goodly
• monstrous
• grand
• whopping
• prodigious
• mountainous
• tidy
• tremendous
• immense
• staggering
• colossal
• healthy
• stupendous
• gargantuan
• cavernous
• abundant
• mammoth
• hefty
• heroic
• monolithic
• titanic
• ample
• appreciable
• monumental
• generous
• plentiful
• liberal
• galactic
• bountiful
• jumbo
• copious
• largish
• thick
• herculean
• boxcar
• biggish
• wide
• hulking
• broad
• whacking
• fat
• Himalayan
• plenteous
• elephantine
• humongous
• overscale
• adequate
• cyclopean
• king-size
• infinite
• boundless
• sufficient
• immeasurable
• cosmic
• Bunyanesque
• incalculable
• enough
• Brobdingnagian
• leviathan
• pharaonic

stunted

2 of 2

verb

past tense of stunt

as in suppressed

to hold back the normal growth of

unfortunately, an unusually dry summer seems to have permanently stunted the tree

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suppressed
• dwarfed
• halted
• diminished
• blocked
• stalled
• stopped
• shrank
• caught
• stemmed
• stayed
• impeded
• obstructed
• arrested
• checked
• stilled
• held back
• held up
• balked
• downsized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• encouraged
• advanced
• promoted
• fostered
• forwarded
• nurtured
• nourished
• boosted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stunted

Adjective

This includes high rates of females not laying clutches, low provisioning rates, emaciated chicks with stunted development and other factors. — Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

As suspected, neurons exposed to post-herpetic neuralgia exosomes were significantly stunted and unable to form a strong network with other neurons. — Andrew Bubak, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026

Still, the emotionally stunted John claims not to harbor ill feelings toward Hal, though this is most certainly challenged by the end of the episode. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026

According to Hancock, underfertilized petunias classically experience slow or stunted growth, chlorotic (pale) growth, and reduced flowering. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 31 Aug. 2026

There were no fences or other land-ownership demarcations on the steep slope covered by grass, stunted junipers, and large rocks. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026

Doctors who reviewed her death records said her stunted growth would have been obvious earlier in childhood, when her tumor could have been diagnosed and treated. — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026

Insufficient sunlight leads to sparse blooming, stunted growth, fungal diseases, and small, pale, overly sour cherries. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026

Plzeňský Prazdroj, the country’s largest beer producer, expects to incur losses this year due to a stunted hops yield. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Verb

After studying the game, Miami’s coaches believe the issues that stunted their second-half offense are correctable going forward. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

Since the 1970s, about 150,000 combatants and civilians have died in the southern Philippines, while development was stunted in the country’s poorest region. — Teresa Cerojano, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Ho-seok has been laid off from his job following an incident that has stunted his life and his ability to communicate with his family. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026

Just a few hours from the Arctic Ocean, the exercise helps the Miami native narrow his view to suit a world stunted by extreme cold. — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

At 6-months-old, she was diagnosed with Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that gradually took away her vision, stunted her growth and caused joint and muscle pain. — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

VanSumeren played both positions with the Eagles over three seasons, although injuries have stunted his evolution. — The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 8 July 2026

This lack of competition has stunted the organizational capacity of both the Democratic and Republican Parties, rendering them hollow and unable to cultivate, train, or support a pipeline of young candidates. — Peter Gosselin, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

There were high hopes for the 2024 Big East Conference Player of the Year when former general manager Monte McNair drafted Carter, but his growth was stunted by a shoulder injury and a logjam in Sacramento’s backcourt. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026