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

Behind the main house, on the wall of his underused study, hangs a framed map of Yoknapatawpha County, invented by William Faulkner and populated with characters apt to pop up in any of his books.

From Time

This is one of the most underused cocktail tools — heck, strips of it even enhance water deliciously.

From Washington Post

Currently 6 percent of elementary schools, 8 percent of middle schools and 4 percent of high schools are considered highly crowded or underused, the report found.

From Washington Post

Silence and reflection are underused in offsites, both in the sessions and creating space outside of the meeting.

From Fortune

Euphemism is sadly underused in American politics, but seized upon abroad.

From The Daily Beast