The Opposite(Antonym) of “underpaid”
The antonyms of underpaid are overpaid and well-paid. The antonym overpaid means to receive more money than what is deserved or expected, while well-paid means to receive a fair or generous amount of money for one's work.
Explore all Antonyms of “underpaid”
- overpaid
- well-paid
Definitions and Examples of overpaid, well-paid
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Receiving more money than what is deserved or expected.
Example
The CEO was overpaid for his performance, despite the company's poor financial results.
well-paid
Receiving a fair or generous amount of money for one's work.
Example
The software engineer was well-paid for her expertise and experience in the field.
Key Differences: overpaid vs well-paid
- 1Overpaid implies receiving more money than what is deserved or expected, while well-paid implies receiving a fair or generous amount of money for one's work.
- 2Overpaid has a negative connotation, while well-paid has a positive connotation.
Effective Usage of overpaid, well-paid
- 1Negotiating Salary: Use well-paid to express your expectation for a fair salary during job interviews or salary negotiations.
- 2Expressing Discontent: Use overpaid to express your dissatisfaction with someone's salary or compensation.
- 3Comparing Salaries: Use well-paid and overpaid to compare salaries between different jobs or industries.
Remember this!
The antonyms of underpaid are overpaid and well-paid. Overpaid implies receiving more money than what is deserved or expected, while well-paid implies receiving a fair or generous amount of money for one's work. Use these words to negotiate salaries, express discontent, and compare salaries between different jobs or industries.
