underfunded

[/ˌʌndərˈfʌndɪd/]

adjective

subfinanciado

1. not provided with enough money or financial resources to operate effectively

The underfunded school district struggled to provide basic resources to students.

O distrito escolar subfinanciado lutava para fornecer recursos básicos aos alunos.

2. having insufficient funds allocated for proper functioning or development

Many public health initiatives remain underfunded despite their importance.

Muitas iniciativas de saúde pública permanecem subfinanciadas apesar de sua importância.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

subfinanciado

most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese

Brazil

com recursos insuficientes

alternative descriptive phrase

Portugal

subfinanciado

standard usage in European Portuguese

Portugal

insuficientemente financiado

alternative formal expression

on a shoestring budget

penny-wise and pound-foolish

rob Peter to pay Paul

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