underserved
adjective
un·der·served
ˌən-dər-ˈsərvd 
: provided with inadequate service
… they then went on to practice among patients who had been previously underserved.—
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The park was upgraded and reopened, restoring an important community asset to our underserved west side.
—John McCann, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
The study also found greater access to green spaces among residents in more affluent communities than in underserved communities.
—Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 6 May 2026
The initiative has sparked national interest, with other states considering similar laws that could expand affordable entrepreneurship and bring diverse cuisine to underserved neighborhoods.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
In addition, Fisher served on the board of KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program), a network of high-performing charter schools aimed at creating opportunity for underserved students.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
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John McCann, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
The study also found greater access to green spaces among residents in more affluent communities than in underserved communities.
—Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 6 May 2026
The initiative has sparked national interest, with other states considering similar laws that could expand affordable entrepreneurship and bring diverse cuisine to underserved neighborhoods.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
In addition, Fisher served on the board of KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program), a network of high-performing charter schools aimed at creating opportunity for underserved students.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
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“Underserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underserved. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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