1. receiving less money than is fair or deserved for work done

1. past tense and past participle of underpay: to pay someone less than what is fair or owed

Examples

• Teachers are often underpaid for the important work they do.
• She felt underpaid compared to her colleagues with similar experience.
• The company underpaid its workers for years before the union intervened.
• Many essential workers are underpaid despite their critical roles.
• He was underpaid by $500 on his last paycheck due to an error.
• The restaurant underpaid its staff and faced legal consequences.
• Underpaid employees often seek better opportunities elsewhere.