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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For example, sociological research on racial health disparities invite neighborhood interventions that can help improve overall quality of life by increasing the availability of affordable nutritious foods in underserved neighborhoods or initiatives that prioritize equal access to education.
—Jennifer Singh, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
The government scheme, launched in 2016, focuses on building regional connectivity in smaller cities and remote areas by connecting underserved airports and introducing subsidized fares on select routes.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
The brands that approach fiber with science-forward messaging, innovation, and real consumer education to build daily habits will win this underserved market.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
The farm is a social enterprise by Black Ag Tech, which works to create opportunities for underserved farmers, especially Black farmers, by providing technical assistance, training and farmer incubator programs.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
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Jennifer Singh, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
The government scheme, launched in 2016, focuses on building regional connectivity in smaller cities and remote areas by connecting underserved airports and introducing subsidized fares on select routes.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
The brands that approach fiber with science-forward messaging, innovation, and real consumer education to build daily habits will win this underserved market.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
The farm is a social enterprise by Black Ag Tech, which works to create opportunities for underserved farmers, especially Black farmers, by providing technical assistance, training and farmer incubator programs.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Underserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underserved. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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