Synonyms for Short-staffed | Short-staffed at Open Dictionary of English by LearnThat Foundation

Synonyms for Short-staffed (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (inadequate in number of workers or assistants etc.):

short-handed

WordNet sense 2 ((sometimes followed by `to') not meeting the requirements especially of a task):

inadequate

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