underserve

[ uhn-der-surv ]

verb (used with object)

, un·der·served, un·der·serv·ing.

1. to offer inadequate services or facilities to.

Word History and Origins

Origin of underserve¹

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

Example Sentences

For many scholars and activists, it felt like the new curriculum was their long-awaited acknowledgment after erasure and neglect had left Southeast Asian communities under-heard and underserved.

From Los Angeles Times

"The trends we are seeing underscore the need for targeted interventions and health policies that expand psychotherapy access to underserved groups," said Olfson.

From Science Daily

"Sadly, underserved, low socioeconomic populations are disproportionately affected in terms of pollutant exposure and health outcomes."

From Science Daily

Funding from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act has enabled EPA to offer $2 billion in grants to help underserved communities address pollution.

From Science Magazine

The more the disease is diagnosed, the more individuals will be identified for future treatments, and there is no doubt we need to improve recognition of early dementia, especially in medically underserved populations.

From Los Angeles Times