unstaffed
/ʌnˈstɑːft
/adjective
Not provided with staff.As a number of facilities are unstaffed self-service units, it's not clear who would stamp the card....
- Consequently, many unscrupulous people take advantage of unstaffed stations and inadequate ticket inspection to avoid paying fares.
- Screeners nearby said the lane was unstaffed for five to 10 minutes, and more passengers may have gotten through.
