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underfunded
This term carries a strong connotation of systemic failure or neglect, often used in political or social critiques to describe public institutions like schools, hospitals, or infrastructure. It suggests a gap between the necessary resources for a standard of quality and the actual budget provided, implying that the lack of money is a cause of dysfunction.
While similar to "poor" or "broke," this word specifically targets the funding mechanism rather than the general state of wealth. It is typically employed in formal reports, journalistic articles, and policy discussions to highlight a specific deficiency in financial allocation.
Meanings
Examples
The local library is severely underfunded and cannot afford new books.
We are too underfunded to launch a full marketing campaign this quarter.
Our school is so underfunded that we have to share textbooks.
The public health clinic remains chronically underfunded despite the rising demand.
I wonder if this project will fail because it is so underfunded.
The department is underfunded and struggling to keep the lights on.
The department is underfunded and struggling to keep the lights on.
Many rural hospitals are underfunded and lack basic equipment.
The citys arts program is underfunded and barely survives on donations.