noun
weak opponent; weak enemy
Refers to an adversary that is not strong, often used in competitive or conflict contexts.
彼は小敵と侮って、試合に負けた。
He underestimated his weak opponent and lost the match.
小敵と見くびるのは危険だ。
It's dangerous to look down on a weak enemy.
Compound of 小 (small, weak) and 敵 (enemy, opponent). The alternate spelling 少敵 uses 少 (few, little) with a similar nuance.