inadequatewages
nounUK /ɪnˈædɪkwət ˈweɪdʒɪz/
US /ɪnˈædɪkwət ˈweɪdʒɪz/
Pay that is too low for the work someone does.
Many workers protested because inadequatewages made it hard to pay for food and rent.
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2. Money earned that is not enough to cover basic living costs.
The report showed that inadequatewages left families unable to afford housing.
3. A situation where workers are paid less than the value of their labor.
Unions argue that inadequatewages hurt both employees and the economy.
4. Payment levels that fall below what is considered fair or legal.
Inspectors found inadequatewages at several factories in the region.