Shorthanded

Pronunciation: /ʃɔrˈhændɪd/

Definitions of shorthanded

adjective describing a situation where there are not enough people or resources available

Example Sentences

A1 The restaurant was shorthanded, so the service was slow.

A2 The team had to play shorthanded due to injuries.

B1 The company struggled to meet deadlines because they were shorthanded.

B2 The project was completed successfully even though the team was shorthanded.

C1 The department was shorthanded, but they managed to deliver exceptional results.

C2 Despite being shorthanded, the organization continued to operate efficiently.

Examples of shorthanded in a Sentence

formal The company was shorthanded after several employees called in sick.

informal We're shorthanded today, so everyone needs to pitch in and help out.

slang We're totally shorthanded for the big event tomorrow, so we need all hands on deck.

figurative His argument was shorthanded and lacked the necessary evidence to support his claims.

Grammatical Forms of shorthanded

• past tense: shorthanded
• plural: shorthanded
• comparative: more shorthanded
• superlative: most shorthanded
• present tense: shorthanded
• future tense: will be shorthanded
• perfect tense: have been shorthanded
• continuous tense: is shorthanding
• singular: shorthanded
• positive degree: shorthanded
• infinitive: to shorthanded
• gerund: shorthanding
• participle: shorthanded

Origin and Evolution of shorthanded

First Known Use: 1899 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'shorthanded' originated from the game of poker, where a player is at a disadvantage because they have fewer cards than their opponents.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'shorthanded' has come to be used in various contexts beyond poker to describe situations where there is a shortage of people or resources, leading to a disadvantage or difficulty in completing tasks efficiently.