underemployed

Example Sentences

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Younger men are underemployed, falling behind women in educational terms, and struggling with genuine mental and physical health issues.

From Salon

Brendan Fraser gives an endearingly heartfelt performance as an underemployed American actor who has lived in Japan for seven years and speaks its language.

From The Wall Street Journal

If millions of college graduates end up unemployed or underemployed within the next few years, a new political eruption seems likely.

From The Wall Street Journal

And, as they are also often unemployed or underemployed following displacement, many suffer a significant drop in income.

From Salon

Highly qualified Black professionals with skills, education and ability still find themselves un and underemployed.

From Salon