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understaffed

[ˌʌndərˈstæft]

understaffed Definition

not having enough employees to do the work that needs to be done.

Using understaffed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "understaffed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The hospital is understaffed and overworked.

  • Example

    The restaurant was understaffed, so the service was slow.

  • Example

    The company is understaffed due to budget cuts.

understaffed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for understaffed

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Summary: understaffed in Brief

'Understaffed' [ˌʌndərˈstæft] means not having enough employees to do the work that needs to be done. It is often used to describe situations where there are too few workers to handle the workload, as in 'The hospital is understaffed and overworked.' 'Understaffed' is a synonym for 'short-staffed' and 'undermanned.'

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