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underused

American

[uhn-der-yoozd] / ˌʌn dərˈyuzd /

adjective

not completely or sufficiently used: use.

underused talents.

Etymology

Origin of underused

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

Example Sentences

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Bundled cable packages designed around live TV, premium channels and sports coverage frequently go underused.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

The company invested $1 billion in 2018 to build a manufacturing facility in Japan to serve Chinese consumers more quickly—capacity that now sits underused as unsold inventory piles up.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

While the new ordinance lowers hurdles for landlords interested in converting their underused buildings, they still face market and regulatory forces that bedevil all housing developers.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

Stepping into Nix’s orange boots will be former Patriots backup Jarrett Stidham, an admired if underused part-timer who hasn’t thrown a pass in an NFL game since 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

Instead I kept the burden for myself, and my friendship with Nick, already anemic, underfed and underused, dwindled in obsolescence.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

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