underpaid
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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This union represents special education aides who are, she said, undervalued, underpaid and overworked.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
If you’re overworked, burned out or underpaid in an industry that has experienced a slowdown in hiring, you’ll likely be part of the latter group.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026
If this feels familiar —if you’re feeling tired, hungry and underpaid all at once—let me just say: you’re not imagining it.
From Salon • Dec. 28, 2025
Compared with sports, music and entertainment stars, they’re arguably underpaid.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025
Partners in Health had changed offices as it began to grow to about a dozen staff—about half volunteers, the rest underpaid employees.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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