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Adjective: understrength  ,ún-du(r)'strength
  1. Lacking in number (of a military unit, sport team, etc.)
    "The understrength battalion struggled to defend its position"
     
  2. Lacking in strength or durability (of a material or structure)
    "The understrength concrete mix failed to meet safety standards"