underfunded

/ ˌʌndəˈfʌndɪd /

adjective

1. having or provided with insufficient funding

Example Sentences

The federal public defender for Southern California is in charge of a unit that’s always underfunded and perpetually an underdog against the might and resources of the government.

From Los Angeles Times

Women's health research has historically been underfunded, and under-researched with medical research treating men's bodies as the default.

From BBC

The rigidity of the rules has often left women's teams underfunded, since clubs prioritise their men's squads to stay compliant.

From BBC

She’s particularly focused on underfunded schools in the Altadena area where fire damage has waylaid rebuilding efforts.

From Los Angeles Times

The charity says the arts have been "systematically underfunded and undervalued" in recent years, particularly in English state secondary schools.

From BBC