undermanned

adjective

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

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Orlando spanked the undermanned Miami team 4-0 (missing Jay Devilliers for paternity reasons). Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025 With Nurse on the sidelines and an undermanned 76ers squad, Antetokounmpo and the Bucks knew what to expect. Eric Nehm, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025 Premier League Recap Day 1 Observations Utah starts out its weekend with a 4-0 drubbing of the undermanned NY Hustlers, who played two subs in Madonia & Kong. Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025 Another shocker to open the event, as Utah comes back from 0-2 to sweep mixed and then crush NJ in the DB. NJ was missing Dizon so was a bit undermanned, but all due credit to Utah for playing spirited singles to surprise the 5’s. Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for undermanned

Word History

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 19 Jul. 2025.

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