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undermanned

[uhn-der-mand] / ˌʌn dərˈmænd /
ADJECTIVE
inadequate in work force
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Despite being undermanned, they managed to withstand an emboldened Bosnia attack and find the back of the net again when Malik Tillman curled home a free kick in the 82nd minute.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

The investigations reveal undermanned departments and under-trained sailors, who appear to have grown accustomed to operating that way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Mr Kessler said that the "severely undermanned" Secret Service likely is refocusing its efforts on more immediate threats, such as those faced by Trump and members of his administration.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025

As currently constructed, their banged-up, undermanned pitching staff isn’t great.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2024

The Watch now had garrisons at Icemark, Long Barrow, Sable Hall, Greyguard, and Deep Lake, all badly undermanned, but ten castles still stood empty and abandoned.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin



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