Shorthanded

Synonyms of shorthanded

• understaffed
• short-staffed
• undermanned

Antonyms of shorthanded

• fully staffed
• adequately staffed
• fully manned

Collocations of shorthanded

shorthanded team

Frequency: 80 %

The shorthanded team still managed to win the game.

shorthanded staff

Frequency: 70 %

The shorthanded staff worked extra hours to meet the deadline.

shorthanded situation

Frequency: 60 %

Being in a shorthanded situation, they had to prioritize their tasks.

shorthanded workforce

Frequency: 50 %

The company struggled with a shorthanded workforce during the busy season.

shorthanded resources

Frequency: 40 %

The project suffered due to shorthanded resources allocated to it.

Idiomatic Expressions for shorthanded

• Phrase: play shorthanded
  Meaning: to be at a disadvantage due to having fewer players than the opposing team
  Usage: The basketball team had to play shorthanded because two of their players were injured.