underworked
|un-der-worked|
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/ˌʌndərˈwɜrkt/
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/ˌʌndəˈwɜːkt/
(underwork)
less work than usual
Etymology
Etymology Information
'underwork' originates from the combination of 'under-' meaning 'below' and 'work' meaning 'activity involving mental or physical effort.'
Historical Evolution
'underwork' changed from the Old English word 'weorc' meaning 'work' and eventually became the modern English word 'underwork.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to work less than required,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having less work than usual or desirable.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having less work than is usual or desirable.
The employees felt underworked and unchallenged in their roles.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41