underused

[uhn-der-yoozd]

adjective

1. not completely or sufficiently used: use.

   underused talents.

Word History and Origins

Origin of underused¹

First recorded in 1905–10; under- + use + -ed ²

Example Sentences

First, he wants to save money by closing underused or inefficient buildings on campuses — while leaving the schools open.

From Los Angeles Times

As many as 10 schools or, at the very least, underused buildings at various campuses would be closed — saving $30 million per year.

From Los Angeles Times

But the program is widely underused, especially in California, where only about 16% of employers are enrolled.

From Los Angeles Times

Bank-owned Cash Access UK has applied to temporarily convert an "underused office" to the east of Crowthorne Baptist Church on High Street in Crowthorne, Berkshire, into the hub for up to three years.

From BBC

"We identified areas that could be removed to allow for new development, including a vacant flagship Debenhams store and an underused entrance plaza," it said.

From BBC