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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One of those opportunities is the nascent effort to convert three underused government buildings into a downtown campus for Sacramento State.
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Like Oklahoma City, Tulsa is focusing on infill development and redevelopment of underused properties.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 24 Mar. 2026
Administered by the Department of State, these programs partner with cities, villages, and towns across New York to transform underused spaces into vibrant hubs of housing, commerce, culture, and community life.
—Walter Mosely, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
Down in the lobby, there’s a chic, if slightly underused, cocktail bar.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Like Oklahoma City, Tulsa is focusing on infill development and redevelopment of underused properties.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 24 Mar. 2026
Administered by the Department of State, these programs partner with cities, villages, and towns across New York to transform underused spaces into vibrant hubs of housing, commerce, culture, and community life.
—Walter Mosely, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
Down in the lobby, there’s a chic, if slightly underused, cocktail bar.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Underused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underused. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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