underbudgeted

American  

[uhn-der-buhj-i-tid] / ˌʌn dərˈbʌdʒ ɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. furnished with an insufficient budget; not having sufficient funds made available.

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Etymology

Origin of underbudgeted

First recorded in 1960–65; under- + budget + -ed ²

Example Sentences

“In the middle of a pandemic, we wildly underbudgeted ticket revenues for this festival, because most of the offerings are free,” Barry said.

From Seattle Times

“I know they’re understaffed; I know they’re underbudgeted,” Lopez said.

From Los Angeles Times

Certainly the State Department is underbudgeted.

From The New Yorker

At times the production can seem underbudgeted, the direction overwrought.

From Los Angeles Times

I confessed I thought I'd underbudgeted and we were going to make a loss.

From The Guardian