underserved

adjective

un·​der·​served ˌən-dər-ˈsərvd How to pronounce underserved (audio)
: provided with inadequate service

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Medicaid plays a large role in HIV prevention and treatment, especially for underserved populations, which is a core focus for Gilead. Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025 These experiences fueled her commitment to helping underserved communities locally and globally. Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025 Community health workers, or promotores de salud, connect underserved communities with essential health and social services. Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 28 Sep. 2025 By bridging cutting-edge research with accessible, actionable advice, this book fills a critical gap in the menopause conversation — one that has left millions of women confused, underserved and unheard. Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for underserved

Word History

First Known Use

1710, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of underserved was in 1710

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“Underserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underserved. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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