underserve

American  

[uhn-der-surv] / ˌʌn dərˈsɜrv /

verb (used with object)

underserved, underserving

1. to offer inadequate services or facilities to.

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Etymology

Origin of underserve

First recorded in 1710–20; under- ( def. ) + serve ( def. )

Example Sentences

Rural and other underserved communities are particularly hard hit by any subsidy delays and cuts.

From Salon

Jama is currently running a six-month mentoring programme for young women from underserved backgrounds across the UK, which aims to provide connections in the TV production, broadcasting, marketing, fashion and talent management industries.

From BBC

These findings come at a time when healthcare systems continue to face funding pressures that can have serious consequences for older adults and underserved populations.

From Science Daily

After our review, D.C. acknowledged it had no remaining unserved or underserved locations requiring federal funds and submitted paperwork confirming that conclusion.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nowadays it’s served an awful lot better, but I think it was an underserved demographic.

From Los Angeles Times