underserved

adjective

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

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The bureau has acknowledged that new, culturally sensitive approaches will be required to close these gaps to reach underserved communities. Emma Marsden, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024 Unfortunately, a historic Catch-22 has been that entrepreneurs in underserved communities have greater challenges in obtaining the capital needed for starting a business. Rhett Buttle, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 Over three decades, a whopping $60 million has been doled out, and the grant recipients for this year lengthen longtime support for arts education, film restoration, journalism, free speech protections and lifting up underserved communities. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024 Biden is the daughter of President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden, and a social worker dedicated to underserved communities. Janine Henni, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024 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 14 Dec. 2024.

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