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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In the United States, neighborhood health worker models have expanded access to chronic disease management and maternal health in underserved communities—delivering better outcomes at lower cost.
—Madeleine Ballard, Time, 25 Nov. 2025
Since it was founded in the wake of Haiti’s 2010 earthquake, CORE has emerged as a powerful and nimble global humanitarian organization that focuses underserved and marginalized communities.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 2025
The Association of American Medical Colleges said the new loan limits will likely worsen the physician shortage, already forecast to hit up to 86,000 doctors by 2036 — on top of existing shortfalls in underserved communities.
—Joanne Kenen, NPR, 25 Nov. 2025
The legendary sprinter’s major accomplishment of the past year was launching Grand Slam Track, the first professional league designed to bring more attention to underappreciated track athletes and its underserved fan base.
—Essence, 24 Nov. 2025
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Madeleine Ballard, Time, 25 Nov. 2025
Since it was founded in the wake of Haiti’s 2010 earthquake, CORE has emerged as a powerful and nimble global humanitarian organization that focuses underserved and marginalized communities.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 2025
The Association of American Medical Colleges said the new loan limits will likely worsen the physician shortage, already forecast to hit up to 86,000 doctors by 2036 — on top of existing shortfalls in underserved communities.
—Joanne Kenen, NPR, 25 Nov. 2025
The legendary sprinter’s major accomplishment of the past year was launching Grand Slam Track, the first professional league designed to bring more attention to underappreciated track athletes and its underserved fan base.
—Essence, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Underserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underserved. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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