underbudgeted

[ uhn-der-buhj-i-tid ]

adjective

1. furnished with an insufficient budget; not having sufficient funds made available.

Word History and Origins

Origin of underbudgeted¹

First recorded in 1960–65; under- + budget + -ed ²

Example Sentences

“In the middle of a pandemic, we wildly underbudgeted ticket revenues for this festival, because most of the offerings are free,” Barry said.

From Washington Times

“In the middle of a pandemic, we wildly underbudgeted ticket revenues for this festival, because most of the offerings are free,” Barry said.

From Seattle Times

“I know they’re understaffed; I know they’re underbudgeted,” Lopez said.

From Los Angeles Times

Certainly the State Department is underbudgeted.

From The New Yorker

At times the production can seem underbudgeted, the direction overwrought.

From Los Angeles Times