Shortweighted is used to describe something that is lighter than it should be. This can occur due to various reasons such as incorrect measurements or intentional tampering. Some synonyms for shortweighted are underweight, light, deficient, insufficient, inadequate, and depleted. Underweight refers to something that weighs less than it should, while light describes something that is not heavy and easy to carry. Deficient suggests that something is lacking in the required amount whereas insufficient implies that there is not enough of something to fulfill a certain purpose. Inadequate means that something is not enough to meet the required standards, and depleted refers to something that has been reduced in quantity or quality.