undermanned

adjective

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

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But in these finals, the Mercury have mostly looked undermanned. Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025 While this has not been a strength so far this year, I'd be shocked if Andy Reid didn't test the undermanned Ravens front seven -- and have at least a little bit of success. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025 Mobilization has stalled, with brigades undermanned, and desertion in the ranks is a mounting problem. Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025 Orlando spanked the undermanned Miami team 4-0 (missing Jay Devilliers for paternity reasons). Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for undermanned

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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 23 Oct. 2025.

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