shorthanded

adjective

short·​hand·​ed ˌshȯrt-ˈhan-dəd 

: having, working with, or done with fewer than the regular or necessary number of people

Examples of shorthanded in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Howden doubled the lead with a shorthanded goal 7½ minutes later, finding miles of space just to the right of the goal and banging in a pass from Marner that split LaCombe and Alex Killorn. —Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026

Howden’s three shorthanded goals tied an NHL record for a single postseason and equaled his career total from 532 previous outings between the regular season and playoffs. —Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 15 May 2026

In the Flyers' 3-0 Game 2 win over the Pens, Tippett turned in a highlight reel assist on Garnet Hathaway's shorthanded goal in the first period. —Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 12 May 2026

Brett Howden extended Vegas’ lead to two with a shorthanded goal late in the first period. —Jesse Granger, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shorthanded

• backhanded
• commanded
• demanded
• disbanded
• expanded
• misbranded
• remanded
• unbranded
• banded
• branded
• candid
• handed

Kids Definition

shorthanded

adjective

short·​hand·​ed -ˈhan-dəd 

: having or working with fewer than the usual number of people