Imperfectly grown or developed.

Of a plant or animal, or a variety, breed, or group of these: that is unusually small or short; spec. that is reduced in size by selective…

Of the nature of, resembling, or characteristic of a dwarf (in various senses); smaller than is usual or expected. Cf. dwarfish, adj.

Stunted, dwarfish. (Cf. grub, n. 2a) Now dialect.

of immaterial things.

Made smaller than is usual or expected; of limited or restricted growth; esp. (of an animal or plant) that is much smaller than the usual size…

Stunted in growth; dwarfed, dwarfish, ill-thriven.

Stunted, dwarfed.

Stunted in growth, short in stature.