underinvestment
noun
un·der·in·vest·ment
ˌən-dər-in-ˈves(t)-mənt 
: an insufficient amount of investment
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Making upgrades to outdoor spaces, however, is a process riddled with red tape, and can be costly for many schools that are already facing underinvestment, says Turner.
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Simmone Shah, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
There is now political momentum to realize the union, fueled by Draghi’s report and a 2024 report by another former Italian prime minister, Enrico Letta, both of which identified underinvestment as the main factor contributing to the EU’s sluggish growth.
—Dalibor Rohac, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
This underinvestment represents a tragic loss for society—costing lives, well-being, and the strength of communities.
—Shelley Stewart Iii, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Despite this sentiment, Brent crude is holding above $65 a barrel and new long-term market forecasts show demand rising for decades and supply at risk of underinvestment.
—Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Simmone Shah, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
There is now political momentum to realize the union, fueled by Draghi’s report and a 2024 report by another former Italian prime minister, Enrico Letta, both of which identified underinvestment as the main factor contributing to the EU’s sluggish growth.
—Dalibor Rohac, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
This underinvestment represents a tragic loss for society—costing lives, well-being, and the strength of communities.
—Shelley Stewart Iii, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Despite this sentiment, Brent crude is holding above $65 a barrel and new long-term market forecasts show demand rising for decades and supply at risk of underinvestment.
—Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Underinvestment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underinvestment. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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