undermanned
[uhn-der-mand]
- lacking a normal or sufficient work force, complement of troops, or the like; understaffed; short-handed.
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Origin of undermanned
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Examples from the Web for undermanned
Contemporary Examples
The crisis in Iraq is a disaster for the moderate rebels, including the undermanned and under-resourced FSA.
Historical Examples
The ships were undermanned, for the sailors, too, had been ashore feasting.
The Trail BookMary Austin
The expedition had been poorly outfitted and undermanned from the beginning.
Despoilers of the Golden EmpireGordon Randall Garrett
As we were undermanned, it was necessary to be very careful in that respect.
Peter BiddulphW.H.G. Kingston
There should have been twenty, but to be undermanned has been English fashion since Agincourt.
A Tramp's NotebookMorley Roberts
This too was undermanned and the two women at once took their places at the oars.
Sinking of the TitanicVarious