underwork Meaning & Definition
/ˌʌndə(ɹ)ˈwɜː(ɹ)k/
What Does Underwork Mean?
Underwork is used as a verb meaning To require too little work from; to work insufficiently. It is also used to mean To work or operate in secret or clandestinely. As a noun, it means Subordinate work; petty business.
Underwork: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌʌndə(ɹ)ˈwɜː(ɹ)k/ |
| Verb forms | underworks, underworking, underworked |
Underwork Definition (Verb)
- To require too little work from; to work insufficiently.
- To work or operate in secret or clandestinely.
- To do less work than necessary (on).
to underwork a painting
- To do work for inadequate payment.
- To injure by working secretly; to destroy or overthrow by clandestine measure; to undermine.
- To do similar work for a lesser price than; to undercut.
One mason may underwork another.
Underwork as a Noun
- Subordinate work; petty business.
- An underneath structure, for example for physical support
the underwork of a road
Synonyms of Underwork
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Underwork synonyms and antonyms →Underwork in a Sentence
to underwork a painting
One mason may underwork another.
the underwork of a road
underwork of marble
underwork of the carriage
Word Forms & Grammar
underwork (third-person singular simple present underworks, present participle underworking, simple past and past participle underworked or (archaic) underwrought)
underwork (uncountable)
Words That Rhyme With Underwork
Origin of Underwork
From under- + work.