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underutilized

American  
[uhn-der-yoo-tuhl-ahyzd] / ˌʌn dərˈju təlˌaɪzd /

adjective

  1. not utilized enough; not used to full capacity or to maximum effect.


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He supports reducing costs by doubling people up in rooms and cutting underutilized contracts.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

“Hotels are looking at underutilized space and seeing an opportunity,” says Amanda Neanor, who runs a members-club advisory that partners with developers to bring online or reposition existing membership clubs.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 24, 2026

Season 2 promotes Moore, still riding a career renaissance, from an underutilized background player to the woman charged with keeping the hyenas at bay.

From Salon Nov. 16, 2025

“If the stop is underutilized, I would advise petitioning the city for removal,” Loggins said.

From MarketWatch Oct. 25, 2025

I think I underutilized her in the past.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson

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