understrength
Americanadjective
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having insufficient organizational strength; lacking in personnel.
an understrength army.
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insufficient in power or efficacy.
Etymology
Origin of understrength
Example Sentences
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Jacob Bethell is set to become the youngest man to captain England in international cricket when the 21-year-old leads an understrength T20 side on a tour of Ireland in September.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2025
Huw Jones scored two tries as the error-ridden British and Irish Lions stumbled to an unconvincing victory against an understrength Waratahs side in Sydney.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2025
The dominant performance against an understrength Palace followed Saturday’s narrow victory at Burnley and will give United fans hope the team has turned its form around.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 26, 2023
Besides design understrength, investigators reported signs of corrosion, misplaced reinforcement and the placement of heavier and additional plant containers on the deck than those in the original plans.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 15, 2023
After his understrength team’s amazing comeback at Paris Saint-Germain from a 2-0 first-leg loss, who would bet against them?
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 14, 2019
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