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understaffed

/ˌʌndərˈstæftɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does understaffed mean?

adjective

Having too few staff members to perform a task or meet a demand; inadequately staffed.

Example

"The hospital was understaffed during the flu season, leading to long wait times for patients."

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