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Comparative
more underemployed
Superlative
most underemployed
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(of a person) not having much work to do in their job or being unable to use their full potential
- Despite her qualifications, she felt underemployed in her current job, which didn't utilize her full skill set.
- Many graduates in the field of arts and humanities find themselves underemployed, working in unrelated jobs.
- He took on part-time work to make ends meet after being underemployed for several months.
- The underemployed workforce seeks opportunities for career advancement and better utilization of their skills.
- The underemployed population often seeks opportunities for career advancement or additional training.