shorthanded

[US]/ˈʃɔːthændɪd/
[UK]/ˈʃɔrˌhændɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.having fewer people available than needed

Phrases & Collocations

shorthanded team

shorthanded crew

shorthanded situation

shorthanded players

shorthanded game

shorthanded staff

shorthanded operation

shorthanded project

shorthanded service

shorthanded response

Example Sentences

the team was shorthanded due to injuries.

we can't complete the project because we're shorthanded.

being shorthanded can lead to increased stress.

they had to hire temporary workers because they were shorthanded.

the restaurant was shorthanded during the dinner rush.

we were shorthanded at the event and struggled to keep up.

the crew felt overwhelmed as they were shorthanded.

shorthanded teams often have to work extra hours.

being shorthanded affected our service quality.

they managed to win the game even when shorthanded.

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