understaffed

American  

[uhn-der-staft, -stahft] / ˌʌn dərˈstæft, -ˈstɑft /

adjective

1. having an insufficient number of personnel.

   The hospital is understaffed.

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understaffed British  

/ ˌʌndəˈstɑːft /

adjective

1. not having enough staff

   her department is understaffed

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Etymology

Origin of understaffed

First recorded in 1890–95; under- + staff ¹ + -ed ³

Example Sentences

“If crypto jurisdiction is given to the agency, enforcement is woefully understaffed to handle it,” one says.

From Barron's

“If crypto jurisdiction is given to the agency, enforcement is woefully understaffed to handle it,” one says.

From Barron's

She said the "triage service was frequently understaffed" and at Bedford around a quarter of calls went unanswered or abandoned by the caller due to wait times.

From BBC

Another concern Pierno voiced was how the verification process would affect an already understaffed workforce.

From Los Angeles Times

Experts say the county needs better coordination, training and funding for its understaffed emergency office to prevent future failures.

From Los Angeles Times