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UNDERWORK

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Underwork.

Underwork - as a noun

Subordinate work; petty business.

Example: "The underwork of the nation"

Underwork - as a verb

To require too little work from; to work insufficiently.

To work or operate in secret or clandestinely.

To do less work than necessary (on).

Example: "To underwork a painting"

To do work for inadequate payment.

To injure by working secretly; to destroy or overthrow by clandestine measure; to undermine.

To do similar work for a lesser price than; to undercut.

Example: "One mason may underwork another."

Example Sentences

"We should not underwork our employees as it can lead to burnout."
"She tends to underwork her assignments and never puts in enough effort."
"He always underworks his muscles during exercise and wonders why he doesn't see results."
"The athlete was underworked and performed poorly in the competition."
"The company's underworked marketing department isn't generating enough leads."
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Word Game Points

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

UNDERWORK has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is UNDERWORK a valid Words With Friends word?
No, underwork is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid Word
UNDERWORK is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is UNDERWORK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, underwork is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UNDERWORK has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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