underserved

adjective

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

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Too often the patients with the greatest health care needs and vulnerability are the most underserved. Sarah Stella, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2025 Sliding scalability and transparent consent are topics that help ensure underserved populations have a voice and are protected. Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025 Socioeconomic insights could guide deployment in underserved communities, while weather data would help predict how conditions affect batteries, travel, and demand. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025 The Netflix release made sure to include a reference to his nonprofit, the Alex Honnold Foundation, which supports solar energy access in underserved areas. Frederick Dreier, Outside, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for underserved

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 18 Oct. 2025.

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