IPA: /ˌʌndərɪkˈsplɔɪtɪd/
KK: /ʌndərɪkˈsplɔɪtɪd/
Definition: Not used or developed to its full potential or advantage.
Example: The region is underexploited, with many resources that could benefit the local economy.
IPA: /ˌʌndərˈfaɪnənst/
KK: /ʌndərˈfaɪnæst/
Definition: Not having enough money or financial support to operate effectively.
Example: The project was underfinanced, leading to delays and incomplete work.
IPA: /ˌʌndərˈfʌndɪd/
KK: /ʌndərˈfʌndɪd/
Definition: Not having enough money or financial support to operate effectively or meet needs.
Example: The school program was underfunded, leading to a lack of resources for students.
Definition: To provide less money than is needed for a project or organization.
Example: The school was underfunded, which affected the quality of education.
IPA: //ˌʌndərˈɡɜrd//
KK: /ʌndərˈɡɜrd/
Definition: To provide support or strength to something from below.
Example: The new policies are designed to undergird the economy during tough times.
IPA: /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/
KK: /ʌndərˈɡoʊ/
Definition: To experience or go through something, especially something difficult or challenging.
Example: She had to undergo surgery to fix her knee injury.
IPA: /ˈʌndərˌhænd/
KK: /ˈʌndərˌhænd/
Definition: Describing an action that is done in a sneaky or dishonest way, often to deceive others.
Example: He made an underhand move to win the game, surprising everyone.
Definition: In a secretive or sly manner, often used to describe actions that are not straightforward or are done in a hidden way.
Example: He passed the note underhand to avoid being seen.
IPA: /ˌʌndərˈhændɪd/
KK: /ˈʌndərˌhændɪd/
Definition: Describing actions that are secretive and dishonest, often involving trickery or deceit.
Example: His underhanded tactics in the game made him unpopular among his teammates.
IPA: /ˌʌndərˈhændədli/
KK: /ʌndərˈhændədli/
Definition: In a secretive or dishonest way, often to achieve something unfairly.
Example: He underhandedly took credit for her work during the meeting.
IPA: /ˌʌndərˈhændɪdnəs/
KK: /ʌndərˈhændɪdnəs/
Definition: The quality or state of being secretive or dishonest in actions, often to achieve a goal unfairly.
Example: His underhandedness in the negotiations led to a loss of trust among the team members.
IPA: /ˌʌndərɪnˈfleɪʃən/
KK: /ʌndərɪnˈfleɪʃən/
Definition: A situation where the inflation of something, like vehicle tires, is not sufficient or is below the recommended level.
Example: The car's performance suffered due to underinflation of the tires.
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