Underfunded

usgb/ˌʌndərˈfʌndɪd/
adjective

Not having enough money for what you need, especially resources for a project, or institution.

The city's public schools are seriously underfunded.
Visual representation of "underfunded" - Not having enough money for what you need, especially resources for a project, or institution

Often appears as...

  • seriously underfunded
  • highly underfunded
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Financial Shortage

Use 'underfunded' to express a lack of financial resources for a specific purpose.

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The underfunded library couldn't afford new books.
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Impacts Quality

'Underfunded' implies that the quality or effectiveness of something is likely compromised due to insufficient funds.

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Underfunded healthcare systems struggle to provide good service.
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Grave Situations

Often used in serious contexts where the consequences of being underfunded are significant.

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Workers protested the underfunded safety measures.
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