short-handed meaning

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short-handed (adjective): inadequate in number of workers or assistants etc..

Definition of short-handed

  1. inadequate in number of workers or assistants etc.
    • they're rather short-handed at the moment
    • overcrowded and understaffed hospitals

    Synonyms: short-staffed, undermanned, understaffed

    Similar: inadequate

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