Low-paid (adjective)

Having a low salary or wage.

Origin:

The term "low-paid" is derived from the adjective "low" which means "not high or tall; near the ground" and "paid" which means "receive money in exchange for work." the use of the hyphen in the word "low-paid" emphasizes the compound nature of the word, and its association with the concept of payment or salary.

Examples:

1. The retail worker was low-paid and could barely make ends meet.
2. The company was criticized for its low-paid internships, which did not even cover transportation costs.
3. The nurse was low-paid and had to work multiple jobs to make ends meet.
4. The teacher was low-paid and had to take on additional tutoring work to supplement their income.
5. The factory worker was low-paid, and the factory was not providing them with proper safety equipment.