shorthanded

adjective

short·​hand·​ed ˌshȯrt-ˈhan-dəd 

: having, working with, or done with fewer than the regular or necessary number of people

Examples of shorthanded in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Blues scored 230 total goals last season (38 power-play goals and six shorthanded goals). — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Artturi Lehkonen had two goals, Brock Nelson had a goal and two assist and Mackenzie Blackwood made 26 saves for Colorado, which scored four times on the power play and allowed two shorthanded goals. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Clark steered her Indiana Fever to a 98-87 victory with 29 points, 10 assists and three rebounds, while Bueckers carried the shorthanded Dallas Wings with 29 points, six assists and six rebounds. — James Boyd, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

That said, the Avalanche allowed the most shorthanded goals during the regular season and one against Minnesota, so that will be something to watch out for. — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 20 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shorthanded

• backhanded
• commanded
• demanded
• disbanded
• expanded
• misbranded
• remanded
• unbranded
• banded
• branded
• candid
• handed

Kids Definition

shorthanded

adjective

short·​hand·​ed -ˈhan-dəd 

: having or working with fewer than the usual number of people