Refers to a situation where there are not enough employees to complete the tasks efficiently.

Workforce Shortage

An undermanned situation often leads to lower service quality because of insufficient personnel.

Reduced Service Quality

Being undermanned can cause current workers to feel overwhelmed due to increased workload.

In military terms, being undermanned implies increased susceptibility to opposition attacks.

An undermanned military unit may be in urgent need of additional soldiers or support.

Undermanned forces could be at a strategic disadvantage in terms of military tactics and planning.