Cool MateMeaning of Short-handed
Lacking the necessary number of people for a task.
In simple words: Having fewer people than needed.
Short-handed in a sentence
- The team was short-handed due to several injuries.
- We can't take on more projects; we're already short-handed.
- During the meeting, I realized we were short-handed on participants.
How to use Short-handed
Use in work or sports contexts when a team or group lacks enough members. Avoid in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'short' as less and 'handed' as having fewer hands.
Related words
Collocations with Short-handed
- be short-handed
- short-handed team
- short-handed situation
Synonyms for Short-handed
- undermanned
- shorthanded
- understaffed
- incomplete
- sparse
Opposites of Short-handed
- full-handed
- well-staffed
Common mistakes with Short-handed
- Confused with 'short-handedness' (incorrect form).
- Using inappropriately in formal contexts.
- Misunderstanding it as 'underperforming' instead of 'lacking personnel'.
Short-handed appears in
Short-handed in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ناقص العدد
وجود عدد أقل من الأشخاص المطلوبين.
- Bengaliবাংলা
লোকবল কম
প্রয়োজনের চেয়ে কম লোক থাকা।
- GermanDeutsch
Unterbesetzt
Weniger Leute haben als nötig.
- SpanishEspañol
Con poca gente
Tener menos gente de la necesaria.
- Persianفارسی
کمبود نیرو
داشتن افراد کمتر از حد نیاز.
- FrenchFrançais
Short-handed
Avoir moins de monde que nécessaire.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कम लोग
ज़रूरत से कम लोग होना।
- ItalianItaliano
A corto di personale
Avere meno persone del necessario.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Com pouca gente
Ter menos gente do que o necessário.
- RussianРусский
Не хватает рук
Когда людей меньше, чем нужно.
- Urduاردو
کمی افرادی والا
ضرورت سے کم لوگ ہونا۔
- Chinese中文
人手不足
需要的人比实际在场的人少。
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Frequently asked questions about Short-handed
What does Short-handed mean?
Having fewer people than needed.
What is the definition of Short-handed?
Lacking the necessary number of people for a task.
How do you use Short-handed in a sentence?
The team was short-handed due to several injuries.
Can you give another example of Short-handed?
We can't take on more projects; we're already short-handed.
What are synonyms for Short-handed?
Common alternatives include undermanned, shorthanded, understaffed, incomplete, sparse.
What is the opposite of Short-handed?
Opposite meanings include full-handed, well-staffed.
What words go with Short-handed?
It commonly pairs with be short-handed, short-handed team, short-handed situation.
What are common mistakes when using Short-handed?
Confused with 'short-handedness' (incorrect form). Using inappropriately in formal contexts. Misunderstanding it as 'underperforming' instead of 'lacking personnel'.
How do you pronounce Short-handed?
US: //ˈʃɔrtˌhændɪd//, UK: //ˈʃɔːtˌhændɪd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Short-handed?
Use in work or sports contexts when a team or group lacks enough members. Avoid in formal writing.