Vocabulary Entry

underpay

|verb • noun

verb

To pay someone less than what is deserved or owed.

Example Sentences

"The company decided to underpay its workers, leading to widespread dissatisfaction."

"He felt that his efforts were being undervalued and that he was underpaid for his skills."

"Many employees choose to leave jobs where they are underpaid and unappreciated."

noun

Example Sentences

"The underpay of the staff resulted in high turnover rates."

"Her underpay became a central issue in the negotiation discussions."

"They filed a complaint about the underpay they experienced throughout the year."