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underemploy

/ˌʌndərɪmˈplɔɪ/

Translations

underemployverb

underemployed

Past Simple

underemployed

Past Participle

underemploying

Gerund

/ˌʌndərɪmˈplɔɪ/

The company tends to underemploy its skilled workers.

Компания склонна недоиспользовать своих квалифицированных работников.

Synonyms

utilize insufficiently

employ inadequately

Antonyms

underemployverb

To employ someone in a job that does not fully utilize their skills or abilities.

The company tends to underemploy its staff, assigning them tasks that are below their qualifications.

To employ someone in a part-time or temporary job when they are seeking full-time employment.

Many graduates find themselves underemployed, working part-time jobs while searching for full-time positions.