"Shorthanded" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Shorthanded" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

Shorthanded

"Shorthanded" Meaning

Being short-handed refers to the state of having fewer people or staff than are required for a particular task or job, or for a situation or operation.

Example: "The restaurant was short-handed today because one of the waitresses didn't show up for work."

It can also refer to a sports team that has fewer players than the opposing team, in order to make the game more challenging.

Example: "The soccer team played shorthanded because one of their key players was injured and couldn't participate."

"Shorthanded" Examples

Usage Examples of "shorthanded"

Verb

1. The quarterback was shorthanded and couldn't complete a pass down field.
2. She was shorthanded by her husband on their recent vacation.
3. The team was shorthanded at the end of the match because of an injury.

Adjective

4. The bus service was reduced to a single shorthanded route due to mechanical issues.
5. We have to operate with a shorthanded team until our new employees start working tomorrow.

"Shorthanded" Similar Words

Shortened

Shortening

Shortens

The verb "shortens" means to make something shorter in length, duration, or extent. It can also imply a reduction in the amount or intensity of something.

Shorter

Less in length or duration.

Shortest

Having the least amount of length, duration, or extent. Example: The shortest distance between two cities is a straight line. In the context of time, it refers to a brief or limited period. Example: The shortest month of the year is February.

Shortfall

Shortfalls

Deficiencies or shortcomings; differences between what is expected or required and what is actually achieved or provided. Examples: budget shortfalls, food shortfalls, water shortfalls.

Shorthand

Shorthand is a system of writing that uses short, therefore easier to write and to read, symbols, abbreviated forms, or codes for phonetic sounds. It is primarily used to record spoken language quickly and accurately.

Shorthands

Shorthaul

Shorting

Shortlist

A shortlist is a list of the best or most suitable candidates, options, or alternatives that have been selected or narrowed down from a larger group, typically for consideration, evaluation, or selection for a particular purpose or opportunity.