Undermanned
adjective
Having too few workers or helpers for what is needed.
The store was undermanned and could not handle the holiday rush.
Often appears as...
- undermanned crew
- undermanned department
adjective
Having fewer soldiers or weapons than others.
The undermanned garrison could not withstand the attack.
Often appears as...
- undermanned defense
- undermanned forces
adjective
Having too few workers or helpers for what is needed.
The store was undermanned and could not handle the holiday rush.
Often appears as...
- undermanned crew
- undermanned department
adjective
Having fewer soldiers or weapons than others.
The undermanned garrison could not withstand the attack.
Often appears as...
- undermanned defense
- undermanned forces
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Workforce Shortage
Refers to a situation where there are not enough employees to complete the tasks efficiently.
Due to being undermanned, the staff struggled to meet the project deadline.
Pro Tip 2/3Reduced Service Quality
An undermanned situation often leads to lower service quality because of insufficient personnel.
Customers complained as the undermanned restaurant took too long to serve food.
Pro Tip 3/3Stress and Overwork
Being undermanned can cause current workers to feel overwhelmed due to increased workload.
The undermanned team felt the pressure intensifying with every new assignment.
Pro Tip 1/3Workforce Shortage
Refers to a situation where there are not enough employees to complete the tasks efficiently.
Due to being undermanned, the staff struggled to meet the project deadline.
Pro Tip 2/3Reduced Service Quality
An undermanned situation often leads to lower service quality because of insufficient personnel.
Customers complained as the undermanned restaurant took too long to serve food.
Pro Tip 3/3Stress and Overwork
Being undermanned can cause current workers to feel overwhelmed due to increased workload.
The undermanned team felt the pressure intensifying with every new assignment.
Pro Tip 1/3Workforce Shortage
Refers to a situation where there are not enough employees to complete the tasks efficiently.
Due to being undermanned, the staff struggled to meet the project deadline.
Pro Tip 2/3Reduced Service Quality
An undermanned situation often leads to lower service quality because of insufficient personnel.
Customers complained as the undermanned restaurant took too long to serve food.
Pro Tip 3/3Stress and Overwork
Being undermanned can cause current workers to feel overwhelmed due to increased workload.
The undermanned team felt the pressure intensifying with every new assignment.
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