What does underemployed mean?

adj. Working but not having enough work or a job that fully uses your skills and abilities.

underemployed

🇺🇸 /ˌʌndərɪmˈplɔɪd/ 🇬🇧 /ˌʌndərɪmˈplɔɪd/

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adjective

Working but not having enough work or a job that fully uses your skills and abilities.

Many college graduates feel underemployed in their entry-level positions.

Working but not having enough work or a job that fully uses your skills and abilities.