underrewarded
adjectiveUK /ˌʌndərɪˈwɔːdɪd/
US /ˌʌndərɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
Getting less praise or pay than you deserve.
The hardworking teacher felt underrewarded for all her extra hours.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Not given enough of a good thing in return for effort.
The volunteers were underrewarded for their long weekend of work.
3. Receiving a smaller prize or benefit than expected.
The second-place team was underrewarded compared to the winners.
4. Feeling that your hard work is not noticed or thanked.
He felt underrewarded after finishing the big project alone.