understaffed
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Adjective — Not having enough staff to do the work properly.
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Etymology
From under- plus staffed.
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What does “understaffed” mean?
The word “understaffed” means not having enough staff to do the work properly. In plain terms, short on workers relative to how much needs to be done.
How do you use “understaffed” in a sentence?
Here is “understaffed” used in a sentence: “The hospital was badly understaffed during the night shift.”
What part of speech is “understaffed”?
“Understaffed” is an adjective.