undermanned

[ uhn-der-mand ]

/ ˌʌn dərˈmænd /

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adjective

lacking a normal or sufficient workforce, complement of troops, or the like; understaffed; short-handed.

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Origin of undermanned

First recorded in 1865–70; under- + manned

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How to use undermanned in a sentence

They provided the support for an undermanned squad and for an underperforming, marquee player in a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire at Audi Field.
D.C. United starts fast, ends its skid with a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire|Steven Goff|May 14, 2021|Washington Post
A deluge of preseason and early-season injuries has left Losada with a badly undermanned roster.
Paul Arriola — finally healthy — appears ready to make his return for a struggling D.C. United|Steven Goff|May 12, 2021|Washington Post
On Tuesday, they moved a step closer to continental glory by vanquishing undermanned Paris Saint-Germain, 2-0, in the second leg of their semifinal for a 4-1 aggregate victory.
Christian Pulisic helps Chelsea past Real Madrid and into the Champions League final|Steven Goff, Glynn A. Hill|May 5, 2021|Washington Post
The crisis in Iraq is a disaster for the moderate rebels, including the undermanned and under-resourced FSA.
Obama Admin Debates Whether Assad Really Must Go|Josh Rogin|July 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST

There should have been twenty, but to be undermanned has been English fashion since Agincourt.
A Tramp's Notebook|Morley Roberts
It looks as though Jaggard's printing office was undermanned.
The Mystery of Francis Bacon|William T. Smedley
They wanted to be sure that the schooner was not going to sail from the latter port undermanned.
Sheila of Big Wreck Cove|James A. Cooper
Then came the muster and picking for watches, when the grim fact became apparent that we were grievously undermanned.
The Log of a Sea-Waif|Frank T. Bullen
The Countess of Rothes was pulling at the oars of her boat, likewise undermanned because the crew preferred to stay behind.
Sinking of the Titanic|Various

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