shortchanged

[US]/[ˈʃɔːtˌʧeɪnd]/
[UK]/[ˈʃɔːrtˌʧeɪnd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To give someone less money than they are owed.; To be treated unfairly or given less than one deserves.
adj.Not enough; insufficient.
n.The act of giving someone less money than they are owed.

Phrases & Collocations

shortchanged customers

feel shortchanged

shortchanged significantly

getting shortchanged

shortchanged deal

shortchanged again

being shortchanged

shortchanged on price

shortchanged service

was shortchanged

Example Sentences

i feel shortchanged by the company after years of loyal service.

the customer felt shortchanged after discovering hidden fees.

don't let them shortchange you on the price of the car.

we were shortchanged on the deal and ended up losing money.

the movie was too short; i felt shortchanged as a viewer.

the waiter shortchanged me on the tip, i realized later.

i don't want to be shortchanged when buying a used car.

the employees felt shortchanged by the lack of recognition.

the contract terms left us feeling shortchanged and exploited.

she felt shortchanged by the limited opportunities available.

the investors felt shortchanged by the company's poor performance.

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