underserved

adjective

un·​der·​served ˌən-dər-ˈsərvd How to pronounce underserved (audio)
: provided with inadequate service

Examples of underserved in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But the new one also highlighted the catastrophic flooding in the region on Jan. 22, which affected nearly 8,000 people from about 2,400 households, largely in underserved communities. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024 The cases cover topics such as the impact of traffic on bird populations, air-quality issues in underserved communities, and optimal areas to install electric vehicle charging stations. IEEE Spectrum, 4 June 2024 As ambitious tree-planting projects take place across the country, cities and nonprofits are exploring how to better integrate the needs of underserved communities in their work. Jingnan Peng, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 June 2024 This can help relieve financial burdens, and has also been shown to improve participation within marginalized and underserved communities that often experience their own unique set of barriers to care. Stacy Hurt, STAT, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for underserved 

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Word History

First Known Use

1710, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of underserved was in 1710

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“Underserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underserved. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.

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