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SHORT-HANDED Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word short-handed. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word short-handed. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SHORT-HANDED

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understaffed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inadequate in number of workers or assistants etc.

depleted
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• no longer sufficient

inadequate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

adjective satellite

• of insufficient quantity to meet a need

insufficient
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement

lacking
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inadequate in amount or degree

• nonexistent

limited
adjectiveadj
adjective

• small in range or scope

noun

• public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops

adjective satellite

• subject to limits or subjected to limits

• including only a part

• mediocre

• not excessive

• having a specific function or scope

• not unlimited

minimal
adjectiveadj
adjective

• the least possible

scarce
adjectiveadj
adjective

• deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand

adverb

• only a very short time before

• almost not

short-staffed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inadequate in number of workers or assistants etc.

undermanned
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inadequate in number of workers or assistants etc.

Alternatives for UNDERSTAFFED

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