Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

overpaid

Adjective

/ˌoʊvərˈpeɪd/

Definition

Received more payment than is considered reasonable or deserved.

Examples

Many believe that top CEOs are overpaid compared to their average employees.
The athlete was criticized for being overpaid despite not performing well this season.
Some argue that artists in the limelight are overpaid for their work.

Meaning

The term ‘overpaid’ refers to a situation where someone earns more money than their work or contribution is worth, often causing a sense of unfairness.