adjective
- having insufficient financial resources or funding
Examples
- The underfinanced school district struggled to buy new textbooks.
- Many small businesses remain underfinanced during their startup phase.
- The research project was underfinanced and had to be scaled back.
- Underfinanced hospitals often face staffing shortages.
- The city’s underfinanced public transportation system needs major improvements.
- Several underfinanced nonprofits had to close their doors last year.