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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Conducting regular utilization analyses can help identify underused or redundant benefits, while tiered packages simplify choices and cater to diverse needs.
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Richard Polak, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Yet, both these game-changing technologies remain woefully underused.
—Robert Pearl, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The plan, approved by the Recreation Commission, replaces a previous proposal that would have moved the garden to an underused parking area near the current garden site.
—John Penney, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
Affiliate income is the most underused side hustle for service business owners.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Richard Polak, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Yet, both these game-changing technologies remain woefully underused.
—Robert Pearl, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The plan, approved by the Recreation Commission, replaces a previous proposal that would have moved the garden to an underused parking area near the current garden site.
—John Penney, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
Affiliate income is the most underused side hustle for service business owners.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Underused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underused. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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