underused

adjective

un·​der·​used ˌən-dər-ˈyüzd How to pronounce underused (audio)
: 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 Some competitors come to Jamison for guidance on how to navigate the process that is still rare for underused mid-20th century offices. Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2024 All seems well until Maxime, with the help of his bug army and his wife (an underused Sofía Vergara), escapes the Anti-Villain League’s maximum security prison. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 June 2024 Maryland transportation officials hope to replace acres of underused parking lot near Reisterstown Plaza subway station in Northwest Baltimore with residential units, retail space and public park space. Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2024 That means Cox, a veteran of many Frank Wildhorn tours and a knockout singer, remains underused, with Melody A. Betts getting far more attention as Aunt Em and Evillene. Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for underused 

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Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of underused was in 1960

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“Underused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underused. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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