Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mal-empregado
Adjective
/mau ɛmˈprɛɡadu/

Definition
A term used to describe someone who is improperly employed or in an unsuitable job.

Examples
- João se sentia mal-empregado no escritório, já que seu verdadeiro sonho era ser artista.
- As estatísticas mostram que muitas pessoas se sentem mal-empregadas em seus trabalhos atuais.

Meaning
Referring to an individual who holds a job for which they are not well-suited, either due to a lack of skills or mismatch of interests.

Synonyms
- inadequado
- mal-posicionado
- subempregado