underemployed
IPA: ˈʌndɝɪmpɫˈɔɪd
adjective
- Employed in a job that offers fewer work hours than desired.
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Examples of "underemployed" in Sentences
- Many recent college graduates are finding themselves underemployed, working jobs that do not require a degree
- The underemployed worker struggled to make ends meet with their low-paying job
- The current economic downturn has led to an increase in underemployed individuals in the workforce
- Despite having a master's degree, she felt underemployed in her entry-level position
- The company's decision to downsize left many employees underemployed and searching for new opportunities
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