understaffed

English

Etymology

From under- +‎ staffed.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

understaffed (comparative more understaffed, superlative most understaffed)

1. having an inadequate number of workers or assistants
   • 1960 April, “Talking of Trains: The present difficulties”, in Trains Illustrated, page 193:

     At Southall, we believe, it has been difficult to spare men from an understaffed motive power establishment to undergo non revenue-earning training on the diesel multiple-units, because crews are scarce for trip freight working.

Synonyms

• shorthanded
• short-staffed
• undermanned

Translations

having an inadequate number of workers or assistants — see shorthanded