Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

underfunded

Adjective

/ˌʌndərˈfʌndɪd/

Definition

Insufficiently financed or provided with less money than needed.

Examples

The school district was underfunded, leading to overcrowded classrooms and inadequate resources.
Many non-profit organizations are underfunded and struggle to provide essential services.
Research projects can be underfunded, causing delays in important scientific breakthroughs.

Meaning

When a program, organization, or project does not receive enough funding to effectively operate or meet its objectives, it is described as underfunded.