undermanned

adjective

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

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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 Going into the game, the Celtics are once again undermanned. Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026 The Warriors, injured and depleted and undermanned as any team in the league, are now guaranteed a spot in the postseason. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026 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 28 Apr. 2026.

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