undermanned

adjective

un·​der·​manned ˌən-dər-ˈmand How to pronounce undermanned (audio)
: inadequately staffed

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An undermanned defense is struggling Excited about the MLB World Series hopefuls? New York Times, 1 Oct. 2024 By Chandler Rome, Ken Rosenthal and Patrick Mooney With an undermanned rotation in a winnable division, the Houston Astros are among the teams that have expressed interest in Chicago Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline, according to league sources. The Athletic Mlb Staff, The Athletic, 25 July 2024 But there’s a thought to carry into this undermanned Heat team’s Sunday in Boston. Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2024 The twin tower duo of Gobert and Towns dominated an undermanned and young Portland squad that was on the second game of a back-to-back after losing 139-77 in Oklahoma City a night earlier, matching the fifth-biggest loss in NBA history. Brian Hall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for undermanned 

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of undermanned was in 1848

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“Undermanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undermanned. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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