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SHORT-STAFFED Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word short-staffed. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word short-staffed. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SHORT-STAFFED

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undermanned
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inadequate in number of workers or assistants etc.

understaffed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inadequate in number of workers or assistants etc.

short-handed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inadequate in number of workers or assistants etc.

shorthanded
adjectiveadj
noun

• a method of writing rapidly using an abbreviated symbolic system

adjective satellite

• written in abbreviated or symbolic form

Best Hypernyms For SHORT-STAFFED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for short-staffed, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
deficient inadequate insufficient lacking understaffed

Alternatives for UNDERMANNED

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