underwork

[ uhn-der-wurk ]

verb (used with object),un·der·worked, un·der·work·ing.
  1. to do less work on than is necessary or required: to underwork an idea.

  2. to employ inadequately: He underworks his mind and overworks his feet.

verb (used without object),un·der·worked, un·der·work·ing.
  1. to do less work than is normal or proper: He is fat because he underworks and overeats.

Origin of underwork

1
First recorded in 1495–1505; under- + work

Other words from underwork

  • un·der·work·er, noun

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