Meaning of the word underemployed in English
What does underemployed mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
underemployed
US /ˌʌn.dɚ.ɪmˈplɔɪd/
UK /ˌʌn.dər.ɪmˈplɔɪd/
Adjective
having a job but not having enough work to do or not earning enough money
Example:
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Many recent graduates are underemployed in jobs that don't require their degrees.
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She felt underemployed because her skills were not being fully utilized.
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