underworked

[US]/[ˈʌndəˌwɜːkt]/
[UK]/[ˈʌndərˌwɜːrkd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Not having enough work to do; having little to do.; Having a workload that is too light.
v.(be) Not fully utilized; not given enough to do.

Phrases & Collocations

underworked staff

being underworked

severely underworked

underworked hours

underworked system

get underworked

feeling underworked

highly underworked

remain underworked

consistently underworked

Example Sentences

the intern felt underworked and eager for more responsibility.

many employees are underworked due to the company's restructuring.

he was underworked and spent most of his day reading news.

the team was significantly underworked after the project's completion.

she worried that being underworked would hurt her career progression.

the underworked staff volunteered to help with the new initiative.

despite being underworked, he maintained a positive attitude.

the department was underworked following the automation of several tasks.

the underworked analyst sought opportunities to expand his skillset.

the company aims to address the issue of underworked employees.

even though underworked, she diligently completed her assigned duties.

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