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underemployed

/ˈʌndərɪmˌplɔɪd/ /ˌʌndərɪmˈplɔɪd/
adjective
  1. 1 eksik istihdamlı
  2. 2 yetersiz işli

Definition (English)

  1. Having a job that does not use your skills or provide enough hours.
  2. Working fewer hours than you would like.

Example Sentences

  1. Many graduates are underemployed in low-skill jobs.
    Birçok mezun düşük vasıflı işlerde yetersiz istihdam ediliyor.
  2. She felt underemployed despite having a degree.
    Derecesi olmasına rağmen kendini yetersiz işli hissediyordu.

Synonyms

underutilizedpart-time employedinadequately employed

Antonyms

fully employedoveremployedunemployed

Collocations

underemployed workerunderemployed personunderemployed populationunderemployed status

Related Words

employmentjobwork hoursskillslabor marketpart-time work