Overpaid

/ˌoʊvərˈpeɪd/ adjective, verb

Definition

Receiving or earning more money than something is worth or more than deserved; past tense of overpay.

Etymology

From 'over-' (excessively) + 'paid' (past tense of 'pay'). The prefix 'over-' comes from Old English and has been used since medieval times to indicate excess or going beyond limits.

Kelly Says

Studies show that people are more likely to call others 'overpaid' (CEOs, athletes, artists) than to call themselves overpaid, even when earning similar amounts—it's a psychological bias where we judge fairness differently depending on whether it's us or someone else.

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