underemployed

• يُستخدم لوصف شخص لا يعمل بالقدر الكافي: إما أنه يعمل ساعات أقل مما يرغب أو يحتاج، أو يشغل وظيفة لا تتناسب مع مؤهلاته أو مهاراته أو مستوى تعليمه. يجمع المعنى بين نقص ساعات العمل والعمل في وظيفة أدنى من الكفاءة.

Describes a person who is not fully employed, either working fewer hours than desired or in a job that does not utilize their skills or education.

1. Insufficient work hoursB2formal

   Employed for fewer hours than desired or needed for financial stability.

   العمالة الناقصة

   • Many graduates are underemployed, working part-time jobs despite seeking full-time positions.
   • The economic downturn left many skilled workers underemployed.
   • She is underemployed, working only 20 hours a week while looking for a full-time role.

2. Underutilized skillsB2formal

   Employed in a position that does not fully use one's qualifications, education, or abilities.

   غير مستغل المهارات

   • He feels underemployed as a cashier despite having a degree in engineering.
   • The company's underemployed staff are not reaching their full potential.
   • She left her job because she was underemployed and wanted more challenging work.

   الأضدادutilized