undermanned

adjective

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

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Earlier in the fourth quarter, Purdy threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to George Kittle in the back left corner of the end zone to give the 49ers a 20-17 lead midway through the fourth quarter against the undermanned but gritty Bucs. Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024 Their opening night win over an undermanned Philadelphia 76ers team offered a glimmer of hope, but that spark faded fast with three straight double-digit losses to the Bulls, Nets, and Celtics. Brian Sampson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 In a rare back-to-back at home against the same opponent, the shorthanded Warriors (4-1) swept the undermanned Pelicans. Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024 But sophomore Brock Glenn has been a consistent passer, dating to his arrival in March 2023 although he was forced into difficult starts on short notice in the ACC title game and an undermanned roster for the Orange Bowl. Bob Ferrante, Orlando Sentinel, 24 July 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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