Understaffed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Understaffed is an adjective meaning having an inadequate number of workers or assistants.
Meaning
having an inadequate number of workers or assistants.
Example Sentences
At Southall, we believe, it has been difficult to spare men from an understaffed motive power establishment to undergo non revenue-earning training on the diesel multiple-units, because crews are scarce for trip freight working.
Synonyms for understaffed
Depending on context, synonyms include shorthanded, short-staffed, undermanned, inadequate, short-handed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include short-staffed, undermanned, inadequate, short-handed, personal, staffing.
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