noun
- the provision of insufficient financial resources for something
Examples
- The school district’s underfunding has led to overcrowded classrooms.
- Chronic underfunding of public transportation affects service quality.
- The hospital blamed staff shortages on years of underfunding.
- Underfunding of research programs has slowed scientific progress.
- The mayor addressed the underfunding of city parks and recreation.
- Many nonprofits struggle with underfunding despite their important work.