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underworked


Meanings
  • the state of being employed less than one's capacity

    - "He was underworked and spent his free time reading."
    - "Despite being underworked, she managed to complete all her tasks before the deadline."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with underworked
worked , perked , derked , smirked , pirked , squirked , girdled , girdered , quirked , curked , birked , skirred , skirted , mirked , grimaced , firmed , set , steadied , bolstered , propped , sustained , supported , backed , shored , braced , anchored
Homophones
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  1. hour worked

  2. our worked

  3. are worked

  4. ore worked

  5. awed worked


Variants
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underworked
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Underworked can take various forms depending on the context. Some common forms of underworked include: underemployment, which refers to the situation where an individual is employed in a job that does not make full use of their skills, education, or experience; underutilization, which refers to the situation where an individual or a resource is not being used to its full capacity; and idleness, which refers to the state of not working or being employed.


Etymology
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Derived from the Old English word 'underweorcan', meaning 'to employ under' or 'to occupy less than one's capacity'.


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  1. idleness: The state of not working or being employed. Idleness can be a result of underemployment, unemployment, or other reasons. Idleness can have negative consequences on individuals and society as a whole, including feelings of boredom, listlessness, and lack of motivation; decreased productivity and innovation; increased health risks and negative impacts on mental and physical well-being; and increased social and economic costs for individuals, families, and communities.

  2. underemployment: The situation where an individual is employed in a job that does not make full use of their skills, education, or experience. Underemployment can be a result of various factors, including economic conditions, labor market trends, industry-specific factors, and individual factors such as age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and education level.


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Underworked has been a subject of interest in various cultures. In the ancient Greek culture, underworked was considered a luxury and a sign of wealth. In the Eastern cultures, underworked was seen as a state of harmony and balance. In modern times, underworked has been a subject of debate and discussion in various fields, including economics, psychology, and organizational behavior.

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