Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

underman

Verb

/ˌʌndərˈmæn/

Definition

To support or to take responsibility for something that is less than fully developed or operational.

Examples

The team was underman, which caused delays in project delivery.
He felt the department was underman due to budget cuts.
To succeed, they needed to address the issues of working in an underman environment.

Meaning

Underman refers to a situation where something is either inadequately staffed or supported, often leading to inefficiency or failure. It can describe a team or project that lacks the necessary resources or personnel.