English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

shorthanded

0 antonyms and opposites of shorthanded, grouped by meaning.

Adjective — Not having enough staff or workers to operate normally.

We haven't recorded synonyms for shorthanded yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.

How to use shorthanded

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

shorthanded goal badly shorthanded

Etymology

From short + handed.

Full origin of shorthanded →

Frequently asked questions

What does “shorthanded” mean?

The word “shorthanded” means not having enough staff or workers to operate normally. In plain terms, missing enough people to do the job properly — in hockey, playing with a man disadvantage.

How do you use “shorthanded” in a sentence?

Here is “shorthanded” used in a sentence: “The restaurant was shorthanded on a Friday night, which meant slow service.”

What part of speech is “shorthanded”?

“Shorthanded” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “shorthanded” have?

“Shorthanded” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not having enough staff or workers to operate normally.

Nearby words

← Back to the full definition of shorthanded
Synonyms and antonyms from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.