Pronunciation: /ˈʌndərlɪŋ/
noun a person of lesser status or authority within an organization
A1 The underling was tasked with making copies and organizing files.
A2 The underling felt overwhelmed by the amount of work given to them.
B1 The underling was eager to prove themselves and move up in the company.
B2 The underling's hard work did not go unnoticed, and they were promoted to a higher position.
C1 The underling was a valuable asset to the team, handling important tasks with efficiency.
C2 The underling's dedication and leadership qualities were recognized, and they were promoted to a managerial role.
adjective relating to or characteristic of a subordinate or inferior position
A1 My underling coworker helped me with the project.
A2 The underling employee was eager to learn and improve.
B1 The manager gave the underling tasks to complete before the deadline.
B2 The underling staff members were essential to the success of the company.
C1 He treated his underling colleagues with respect and professionalism.
C2 The CEO's underling assistant was instrumental in organizing the event.
formal The manager delegated the task to his underling to complete by the end of the week.
informal I heard the boss is not happy with his underling's performance lately.
slang The underling messed up big time and now has to face the consequences.
figurative In the corporate world, the underling often has to navigate through office politics to get ahead.
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