short-handed
1. [ adjective ] inadequate in number of workers or assistants etc.
Synonyms: undermanned understaffed short-staffed
Examples:

"they're rather short-handed at the moment" "overcrowded and understaffed hospitals"

Related terms: inadequate
2. [ adjective ] inadequate in number of workers or assistants etc.
Synonyms: undermanned understaffed short-staffed
Examples:

"they're rather short-handed at the moment" "overcrowded and understaffed hospitals"

Related terms: inadequate
Similar spelling:   short-handled
  shorthand
  short-winded
  short-winged
  short_and_sweet