underinvestment

noun

un·​der·​in·​vest·​ment ˌən-dər-in-ˈves(t)-mənt 

: an insufficient amount of investment

Examples of underinvestment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, those opposed to the salary increase pointed to Folsom’s approximately $3 million general fund deficit this summer, which was driven by rising pension costs, flat revenue growth and long-term underinvestment in infrastructure. —Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026

And after years of underinvestment, school districts should boost funding for sports training in gym class and other clubs. —Editorial, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026

Yet for decades, this strategically important industry has been undermined by rampant customs fraud and chronic underinvestment in trade enforcement. —Kim Glas, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026

Oil exports have jumped since Washington ousted its former president in January and lifted restrictions on the sector, reeling from years of mismanagement and underinvestment. —Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for underinvestment

• arrestment
• divestment
• investment
• disinvestment
• reinvestment