underworked
Not enough tasks
Underworked describes someone who doesn't have enough work to do, or whose abilities aren't being fully utilized.
An underworked employee may be bored or feel their talents are wasted: The interns were underworked and restless.
The term can also suggest someone isn't pulling their weight: overpaid and underworked.
Compare overworked.
Unable to be still
- unfulfilledNot brought to completion
- unchallengedFacing no opposition
- understimulatedReceiving insufficient activation
- disengagedNot participating or invested
uninspired · stagnant · unmotivated · listless · apathetic · monotony · tedium · ennui
Without activity or purpose
- underemployedInadequately employed for qualifications
- underusedNot employed enough
- slackAbsence of tautness
- surplusAmount exceeding requirement
spare · redundant · wasted · unexploited · dormant · neglected · fallow · inactive
Free of stress
- unhurriedTaking one's time
- unstressedWithout rhythmic emphasis
- leisurelyDone without urgency
- easygoingRelaxed in temperament
unburdened · comfortable · unrushed · cushy · undemanding · low-pressure · coasting · breezy
Not yet utilized
- capableHaving required skills
- talentedHaving natural ability
- skilledHaving learned ability
- underachievingDoing worse than able
promising · latent · opportunity · growth · development · upskilling · ambition · aspiration
restless
Unable to be still
- unfulfilledNot brought to completion
- unchallengedFacing no opposition
- understimulatedReceiving insufficient activation
disengaged · uninspired · stagnant · unmotivated · listless · apathetic · monotony · tedium · ennui · dissatisfied
idle
Without activity or purpose
- underemployedInadequately employed for qualifications
- underusedNot employed enough
- slackAbsence of tautness
surplus · spare · redundant · wasted · unexploited · dormant · neglected · fallow · inactive · unoccupied
relaxed
Free of stress
- unhurriedTaking one's time
- unstressedWithout rhythmic emphasis
- leisurelyDone without urgency
easygoing · unburdened · comfortable · unrushed · cushy · undemanding · low-pressure · coasting · breezy
untapped
Not yet utilized
underachieving · promising · latent · opportunity · growth · development · upskilling · ambition · aspiration · unrealized
- work feelingsbusy, stressed, focused, productive, overwhelmed
underworkedoverworked
Laboring beyond healthy limits
overburdened · overwhelmed · swamped · stretched thin · slammed