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
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Risk of Inaction: Without training, AI agents risk becoming underused or misused, leading to low ROI, internal resistance and stagnation in innovation pipelines.
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Sahar Hashmi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Gardeners focus on underused and attractive species with high wildlife value.
—Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
And starting in the fall, France will launch a training program for intimacy coordinators, a profession that remains underused in the industry.
—Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 21 May 2025
According to George Dimov, CPA, founder and CEO of Dimov Tax, the middle of the year offers a critical but underused window for strategic decisions.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 20 May 2025
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Sahar Hashmi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Gardeners focus on underused and attractive species with high wildlife value.
—Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
And starting in the fall, France will launch a training program for intimacy coordinators, a profession that remains underused in the industry.
—Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 21 May 2025
According to George Dimov, CPA, founder and CEO of Dimov Tax, the middle of the year offers a critical but underused window for strategic decisions.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 20 May 2025
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“Underused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underused. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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