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English adjective: short-handed

1. short-handed inadequate in number of workers or assistants etc.


SamplesThey're rather short-handed at the moment.
Overcrowded and understaffed hospitals.


Synonymsshort-staffed, undermanned, understaffed


Similarinadequate, unequal


Antonymsadequate, equal









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