undermanned
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of undermanned
Example Sentences
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The undermanned Americans were able to close out the game against Bosnia, but Pochettino was left with the daunting task of finding a replacement for his most effective weapon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
This cheerless club was grouchily owned, poorly assembled, haphazardly managed, chronically undermanned, and, worst of all, dull.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
A week after the Rams lost to the seemingly undermanned San Francisco 49ers, they will travel to play the Lamar Jackson-less Baltimore Ravens and M&T Bank Stadium.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2025
Shalaleh Barlow, who is based in Essex, described family courts as "undermanned" and "no longer fit for purpose".
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2025
The Watch now had garrisons at Icemark, Long Barrow, Sable Hall, Greyguard, and Deep Lake, all badly undermanned, but ten castles still stood empty and abandoned.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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