underused

adjective

un·​der·​used ˌən-dər-ˈyüzd 

: not fully used : having more potential than is currently being realized or utilized

underused land

an underused actress

Examples of underused in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Making Contributions Visible Recognition is one of the most underused leadership tools and one of the earliest indicators of whether someone will stay engaged or begin to pull back. — Karen Cochran, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

During long periods of inactivity, blood flow still slows, large muscles remain underused, and metabolic processes become less efficient, regardless of your fitness level. — Jakob Roze, Health, 23 July 2026

The concept—take an underused tower at a megaresort and turn it into a high-design boutique with a flagship Nobu—has since been exported elsewhere, but Las Vegas remains the original. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

Lee said the southwest will ​host major ⁠chip production clusters, drawing on abundant, underused power. — CNN Money, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for underused

• abused
• accused
• amused
• bemused
• confused
• contused
• defused
• diffused
• disused
• effused
• enthused
• excused