short-handed Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

WordNet


Short`-hand"ed adjective
Definitions
  1. Short of, or lacking the regular number of, servants or helpers.

Webster 1913