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 Association of American Medical Colleges has repeatedly warned that this system contributes to workforce shortages in underserved areas.
—Jocelyn Mitchell-Williams, STAT, 19 June 2026
Much like Jio, SpaceX's Starlink also wants to provide satellite connectivity to remote and underserved areas in India.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 19 June 2026
The community center is home to a dozen free or low-cost programs geared toward folks who are otherwise underserved.
—Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Her leadership convenes cross-sector stakeholders to scale high-impact models that expand opportunity — particularly for emerging institutions and underserved communities.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 18 June 2026
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Jocelyn Mitchell-Williams, STAT, 19 June 2026
Much like Jio, SpaceX's Starlink also wants to provide satellite connectivity to remote and underserved areas in India.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 19 June 2026
The community center is home to a dozen free or low-cost programs geared toward folks who are otherwise underserved.
—Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Her leadership convenes cross-sector stakeholders to scale high-impact models that expand opportunity — particularly for emerging institutions and underserved communities.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 18 June 2026
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“Underserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underserved. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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