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UNDEREMPLOYED

(adj.sat, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Underemployed.

Underemployed - as an adjective satellite

Employed only part-time when one needs full-time employment or not making full use of your skills

Example: "Migrants are likely to be poor and underemployed"

Underemployed - as an adjective

Employed in a job that offers fewer work hours than desired.

Example Sentences

"Many college graduates are underemployed and working in lower-paying jobs than they are qualified for."
"She felt underemployed in her current position and was searching for more challenging work."
"Due to the economic downturn, there has been an increase in the number of underemployed workers in the country."
"He has a Master's degree but is currently underemployed as a cashier."
"The underemployed population often struggles to make ends meet."
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Word Game Points

Is UNDEREMPLOYED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, underemployed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UNDEREMPLOYED has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is UNDEREMPLOYED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, underemployed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UNDEREMPLOYED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.

Is UNDEREMPLOYED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, underemployed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UNDEREMPLOYED has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.

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