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

Both proposals would redevelop properties that are now vacant or underused, advancing the city’s effort to reduce vacant buildings. — Lauren Breunig, Baltimore Sun, 7 Nov. 2026

Many of the most underused customer touchpoints are print communications. — Brian Reilly, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026

His latest assignment is to cheer up young siblings Gabby (Xochitl Gomez, The Baby-Sitters Club) and Sebastian (Tiago Martinez), whose single mother (an underused America Ferrera) has just moved the family to a new town, much to their dismay. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026

The area currently includes industrial properties and underused sites, including warehouses. — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 15 Oct. 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