undermanned

adjective

un·​der·​manned ˌən-dər-ˈmand 

: inadequately staffed

Examples of undermanned in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Alshon & Newman made fast work of SoCal’s undermanned men’s team to even the match and send things to Mixed. — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Thus far, the undermanned group has gone 9-for-15 in save chances while also contributing to two separate 10-game winning streaks. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 13 May 2026

That is because the Hawks are undersized — and undermanned — at the five, and Towns, a legitimate 7-footer, is one of the best in the business at scoring from all three levels. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026

Two days after putting up a franchise record 53 first-quarter points in a win over Miami, the Celtics scored 26 in the first six minutes against the undermanned Bucks. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for undermanned

• analysand
• misunderstand
• ampersand
• beforehand
• behindhand
• bottomland
• contraband
• countermand
• dixieland
• fairyland
• fatherland
• firebrand