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underused

American

[uhn-der-yoozd] / ˌʌn dərˈyuzd /

adjective

not completely or sufficiently used.

underused talents.

Etymology

Origin of underused

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

Example Sentences

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The carmaker is also opening up its underused European factories to Chinese partners seeking to assemble cars in Europe to avoid tariffs and make EVs eligible for purchase subsidies.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The charity aims to develop and transform underused buildings and green spaces, as well as ensure that communities have the skills and training needed to organise local events.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

They can repurpose underused industrial sites and support local employment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

These foreign holdings or “cleruchies” not only put underused land back into taxable cultivation, but also afforded the king what was essentially a countrywide system of garrisons.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro

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