Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

low-scoring

Adjective

/ˌloʊ ˈskɔrɪŋ/

Definition

Referring to a game, event, or situation where few points or scores are achieved.

Examples

The basketball game was quite low-scoring, ending with a final score of 45-42.
In the championship, both teams played defensively, leading to a low-scoring affair.
The match was marked by a low-scoring pattern, with only a few goals being scored throughout.

Meaning

Low-scoring indicates a performance or result characterized by a small amount of scoring, often seen in competitive sports or games where neither participant has scored many points.