IPA: /ˌʌndərɪmˈplɔɪd/
KK: /ʌndərɪmˈplɔɪd/
Definition: Having a job that does not provide enough work hours or is not suitable for one's skills and qualifications.
Example: Many graduates find themselves underemployed, working in jobs that do not match their education level.
Definition: People who are working in jobs that do not fully utilize their skills or abilities, often because they are working part-time or in positions that do not match their qualifications.
Example: Many underemployed individuals are seeking full-time work that matches their education and experience.
IPA: /ˌʌndərɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
KK: /ʌndərɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
Definition: The situation where a person is working less than they would like or in jobs that do not use their skills fully.
Example: Many graduates face underemployment after finishing their studies, as they struggle to find jobs that match their qualifications.
IPA: /ˌʌndərɪnˈʃʊrd/
KK: /ʌndərɪnˈʃʊrd/
Definition: Having inadequate insurance coverage to protect against potential losses or damages.
Example: Many people are underinsured and may face financial difficulties in case of an emergency.
IPA: /ˌʌndərɪnˈvɛstmənt/
KK: /ʌndərˈɪnvɛstmənt/
Definition: A situation where not enough money is invested in something, leading to poor results or lack of growth.
Example: The company's underinvestment in new technology has caused it to fall behind its competitors.
IPA: /ˈʌndəˌlɛt/
KK: /ˈʌndərˌlɛt/
Definition: To lease a property to someone else for a lower price than it is worth, or to rent out a property that you are already renting.
Example: After moving to a new city, she decided to underlet her apartment to a friend.
IPA: /ˌʌndərˈmænd/
KK: /ʌndərˈmænd/
Definition: Having fewer people than needed to perform a task or job effectively.
Example: The project was delayed because the team was undermanned and couldn't meet the deadlines.
IPA: /ˌʌndərˈpeɪ/
KK: /ʌndərˈpeɪ/
Definition: To pay someone less money than they deserve for their work or services.
Example: The company decided to underpay its employees, leading to low morale.
IPA: /ˈʌndərˌpeɪmənt/
KK: /ˈʌndərˌpeɪmənt/
Definition: A payment that is less than what is required or expected.
Example: The company faced legal issues due to the underpayment of its employees.
IPA: /ˌʌndərpərˈfɔːrm/
KK: /ʌndərpərˈfɔrm/
Definition: To perform at a level that is lower than expected or required.
Example: The team has underperformed this season, finishing at the bottom of the league.
Definition: To do worse than expected or compared to something else, especially in terms of performance or results.
Example: The company's sales underperformed compared to last year's figures.
IPA: /ˌʌndərpərˈfɔːrmər/
KK: /ʌndərpərˈfɔrmər/
Definition: A person or thing that does not perform as well as expected or is below average in performance.
Example: The team had to address the issues with the underperformer to improve overall results.
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