Meaning of the word understaffed in English

What does understaffed mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

understaffed

US /ˌʌn.dɚˈstæft/
UK /ˌʌn.dəˈstɑːft/
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Adjective

not having enough employees

Example:
The hospital was severely understaffed during the pandemic.
Our department is always understaffed, which leads to a lot of overtime.