understeer

[ noun uhn-der-steer; verb uhn-der-steer ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a handling characteristic of an automotive vehicle that causes it to turn less sharply than the driver intends because the front wheels slide to the outside of the turn before the rear wheels lose traction.

verb (used without object)

(of an automotive vehicle) to undergo understeer, especially excessively.

understeer

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verb

(of a vehicle) to turn less sharply, for a particular movement of the steering wheel, than anticipated

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Word History and Origins

Origin of understeer¹

First recorded in 1935–40; under- + steer ¹

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Example Sentences

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Verstappen's struggles with getting a satisfactory balance out of the Red Bull continued - he complained of understeer in the early part of the session, and then said the car was "very loose, especially in the high speed" in the closing stages.

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Verstappen has complained all year about balance problems with the Red Bull, which is unpredictable on corner entry and has mid-corner understeer.

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The Red Bull is nervous on corner entry, has mid-corner understeer and is snappy on exits.

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In the case of China, Norris' issue was that the McLaren was suffering from understeer - a lack of front grip.

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"I hate understeer," Norris said.

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