under-resourced
Short on means
Under-resourced describes lacking adequate funding, staff, equipment, or support to function effectively.
The term applies to schools, hospitals, agencies, or communities that struggle because they haven't been given what they need: under-resourced public defenders, chronically under-resourced mental health services.
The passive construction implies someone or something should have provided more.
Insufficiently financially supported
- underservedInsufficiently provided for
- inadequateNot sufficient for purpose
- insufficientBelow required quantity
- lackingBeing without something
deprived · disadvantaged · neglected · wanting · short · scarce · meager · impoverished
Carrying more than manageable
- overwhelmedDefeated by sheer volume
- stretchedPulled to lengthen
- overextendedBeyond sustainable capacity
- taxedHad levy imposed
depleted · exhausted · overworked · swamped · pressed · squeezed · maxed-out · beleaguered
underfunded
Insufficiently financially supported
- underservedInsufficiently provided for
- inadequateNot sufficient for purpose
- insufficientBelow required quantity
lacking · deprived · disadvantaged · neglected · wanting · short · scarce · meager · impoverished · needy
overburdened
Carrying more than manageable
- overwhelmedDefeated by sheer volume
- stretchedPulled to lengthen
- overextendedBeyond sustainable capacity
taxed · depleted · exhausted · overworked · swamped · pressed · squeezed · maxed-out · beleaguered · struggling
under-resourcedwell-equipped
Having adequate supplies
resource-rich · affluent · prosperous · thriving · privileged
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