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

European defense stockpiles are still well below historic norms, following decades of underinvestment and, more recently, substantial equipment transfers to Ukraine. — Chris Oberoi, Fortune, 24 June 2026

Deutsche Bahn is conducting thorough though disruptive overhauls of major routes after years of underinvestment in a bid to improve its performance, but any significant improvement is expected to take time. — ABC News, 24 June 2026

The receipts of that underinvestment in public infrastructure are redolent today in crumbling hospitals, schools and roads. — Alexander Smith, NBC news, 23 June 2026

This approach demonstrably failed, causing job losses, underinvestment, and disproportionate wealth for executives. — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for underinvestment

• arrestment
• divestment
• investment
• disinvestment
• reinvestment