underemployed (Meaning)

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underemployed (s)

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

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FAQs About the word underemployed

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

unemployed,jobless, subemployed,

employed, working, working, employed,,self-employed, self-employed

The underemployed software engineer struggled to secure a full-time position commensurate with his skills.

Despite having a master's degree, she was chronically underemployed in low-paying retail jobs.

The recent economic downturn had left thousands of professionals underemployed and desperate for work.

Underemployment can lead to financial insecurity and a loss of self-esteem.