overrewarded
Compensated too generously
Overrewarded describes receiving more compensation, praise, or benefit than seems warranted by one's effort or contribution.
The term appears in discussions of pay equity and social psychology: CEOs are often criticized as overrewarded relative to average workers.
Someone may feel overrewarded and experience guilt, or others may perceive them as overrewarded and feel resentment.
Not rightfully gained
- unmeritedNot rightfully due
- undeservedNot rightfully owed
- unjustifiedLacking adequate reason
- unwarrantedWithout adequate justification
disproportionate · excessive · inflated · unfair · unjust · gratuitous · undue · favoritism
Guilt for wrongdoing
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- compunctionUneasiness from guilt
- self-reproachBlaming oneself for wrongdoing
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
unease · conscience · pangs · awkwardness · embarrassment · sheepishness · impostor syndrome · unworthiness
Amount exceeding requirement
- abundanceAmple supply, overflowing
- overabundanceExcessive quantity beyond need
- glutExcessive surplus
- surfeitExcessive quantity, often cloying
bounty · overflow · plenty · profusion · superfluity · windfall · bonanza · jackpot
Ruined or overindulged
- pamperedLavished with indulgence
- indulgedYielded to desire
- coddledExcessively sheltered or indulged
- privilegedHaving special advantages
overpraised · overindulged · cosseted · babied · mollycoddled · favored · special treatment
unearned
Not rightfully gained
- unmeritedNot rightfully due
- undeservedNot rightfully owed
- unjustifiedLacking adequate reason
unwarranted · disproportionate · excessive · inflated · unfair · unjust · gratuitous · undue · favoritism · nepotism
remorse
Guilt for wrongdoing
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- compunctionUneasiness from guilt
- self-reproachBlaming oneself for wrongdoing
discomfort · unease · conscience · pangs · awkwardness · embarrassment · sheepishness · impostor syndrome · unworthiness · self-consciousness
surplus
Amount exceeding requirement
- abundanceAmple supply, overflowing
- overabundanceExcessive quantity beyond need
- glutExcessive surplus
surfeit · bounty · overflow · plenty · profusion · superfluity · windfall · bonanza · jackpot · embarrassment of riches
spoiled
Ruined or overindulged
privileged · overpraised · overindulged · cosseted · babied · mollycoddled · favored · special treatment
overrewardedshortchanged
Given insufficient payment
underpaid · undercompensated · cheated · stiffed · underprivileged
overrewardedexploited
Unfairly utilized for benefit
taken advantage of · mistreated · neglected · slighted · disregarded