Underpaid/ˌʌndərˈpeɪd/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Relative Worth The term suggests you deserve more pay for your efforts or responsibilities. Despite his experience, he felt underpaid. Pro Tip 2/3Job Dissatisfaction Being underpaid can imply unhappiness with one's job and employer. She started job-hunting because she was underpaid. Pro Tip 3/3Comparison Often used when comparing salaries within a job sector or company. Compared to industry standards, he's underpaid.