Short-handed and Sparse

Short-handed adjective - Inadequate in number of workers or assistants etc..

Sparse and short-handed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sparse" instead an adjective phrase "Short-handed".

Sparse adjective - Less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable.

Short-handed and sparse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Short-handed" instead an adjective "Sparse".

Nearby Word: sparsely