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Meaning of the word "poorly paid" in English

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poorly paid

US /ˈpʊr.li peɪd/
UK /ˈpɔː.li peɪd/
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Adjective

earning or providing very little money in exchange for work

Example:
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Many essential workers are still poorly paid despite their hard work.
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He decided to leave his poorly paid job for a better opportunity.
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