undermanned

[uhn-der-mand] / ˌʌn dərˈmænd /

ADJECTIVE

inadequate in work force

Synonyms

STRONGEST

shorthanded

WEAK

found wanting incomplete not enough scarce short shy too little

Example Sentences

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Riding high with a 7-2 record and playing against an undermanned and seemingly overwhelmed team, the Lakers got boat raced by Atlanta on Nov. 8.

From Los Angeles Times

But the danger for Ukraine, Zaluzhniy said, is that its undermanned army could reach a point of exhaustion unless it can take back the initiative in the high-tech drone war.

From The Wall Street Journal

United needs to win games like Saturday’s: at home, in front of a big crowd, with a mostly healthy squad enjoying a patch of prosperity, facing an undermanned opponent.

From Washington Post

The undermanned Clippers were eliminated in five games against the Suns.

From Washington Times

The Suns handled the undermanned Clippers without much trouble in Game 3 as Devin Booker poured in a game-high 45 points and Kevin Durant added 28 points, six rebounds and five assists.

From Washington Post