underreward
|un/der/re/ward|
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/ˌʌndərɪˈwɔrd/
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/ˌʌndərɪˈwɔːd/
less than deserved
Etymology
'underreward' originates from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' and the word 'reward' from Old French 'reguard' meaning 'regard, recompense'.
'underreward' evolved from the combination of 'under-' and 'reward', which was influenced by Middle English 'rewarden'.
Initially, it meant 'to give less than deserved', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or state of receiving less reward than deserved.
The underreward of the team led to dissatisfaction among its members.
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Verb 1
to give less reward or compensation than is deserved.
The company was criticized for underrewarding its employees despite their hard work.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 17:32