Definition

Adjective: * Having a lower than average or less than typical level of sexual desire or libido.

Usage

The term describes a person's inherent or characteristic level of sexual interest, which is considered to be below the perceived norm. It is often used in psychological, medical, or informal relational contexts. * He felt undersexed compared to his peers, which caused him some anxiety. * The article discussed the challenges faced by undersexed individuals in relationships with partners who have higher libidos.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be considered somewhat clinical or dated. In modern contexts, phrases like "having a low libido" or "experiencing a lack of sexual desire" are often preferred for being more descriptive and less potentially judgmental.
• It is typically used as a descriptive adjective and is not commonly found in comparative or superlative forms (e.g., , ).

Variants and Related Words

• Hyposexual (adj): A more clinical/medical term for having deficient sexual interest or activity.
• Asexual (adj): Describes a person who does not experience sexual attraction, which is a distinct identity, not merely a low level of desire.

Synonyms

• Having a low libido
• Having a diminished sex drive
• Hyposexual

Antonyms

• Oversexed
• Hypersexual
• Having a high libido
• Lustful

Adjective

1. having a subnormal degree of sexual desire