UNDERMANNED
Dictionary entry overview: What does undermanned mean? • UNDERMANNED (adjective)
The adjective UNDERMANNED has 1 sense:
1. inadequate in number of workers or assistants etc.
Familiarity information: UNDERMANNED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• UNDERMANNED (adjective)
Meaning:
Inadequate in number of workers or assistants etc.
Synonyms:
short-handed; short-staffed; undermanned; understaffed
Context examples:
they're rather short-handed at the moment / overcrowded and understaffed hospitals
Similar:
inadequate ((sometimes followed by 'to') not meeting the requirements especially of a task)
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