underserved

adjective

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

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TeamSmile is a nonprofit organization that brings oral health professionals together with professional sports teams to help deliver oral health procedures to underserved children. Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025 Military medics, paramedics, and clinicians in underserved regions could all benefit from a device that reduces training demands while improving outcomes. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025 Foundation, that works to empower children and adults in underserved communities. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025 Sessions start at $1, making the service accessible to underserved populations. Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 9 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 12 Sep. 2025.

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