underutilize
verb
un·der·uti·lize
ˌən-dər-ˈyü-tə-ˌlīz 
underutilized; underutilizing; underutilizes
: to utilize less than fully or below the potential use
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Universal made good use of the rumbling theater seats during action sequences even if the 180-degree wraparound nature of the theater was underutilized.
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Living donation is another critical—and often underutilized—opportunity, particularly for liver and kidney transplantation.
—Dr. Hiroshi Sogawa, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
In addition, many Muslims report feeling discouraged from seeking both physical and psychological treatment from non-Muslim providers, leading Muslim Americans to significantly underutilize available services compared to other ethnic and religious minority groups.
—Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Like Howey, the This Is Us alumna was underutilized, only appearing briefly, almost exclusively with Sunjata, with their characters having a glass of wine after work here and there.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Cary Grant is a little underutilized, and the central relationship could benefit from more time to develop.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Apr. 2026
At the same time, Venezuela’s productive capacity remains underutilized.
—Oscar De La Rosa, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Both Niello and Lowenthal agree that the CASp inspection program, created by law in 2008 to help businesses identify and solve ADA issues before someone files suit, is underutilized.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Despite this impact, mobile clinics remain underutilized.
—Crystal Cene, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Living donation is another critical—and often underutilized—opportunity, particularly for liver and kidney transplantation.
—Dr. Hiroshi Sogawa, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
In addition, many Muslims report feeling discouraged from seeking both physical and psychological treatment from non-Muslim providers, leading Muslim Americans to significantly underutilize available services compared to other ethnic and religious minority groups.
—Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Like Howey, the This Is Us alumna was underutilized, only appearing briefly, almost exclusively with Sunjata, with their characters having a glass of wine after work here and there.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Cary Grant is a little underutilized, and the central relationship could benefit from more time to develop.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Apr. 2026
At the same time, Venezuela’s productive capacity remains underutilized.
—Oscar De La Rosa, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Both Niello and Lowenthal agree that the CASp inspection program, created by law in 2008 to help businesses identify and solve ADA issues before someone files suit, is underutilized.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Despite this impact, mobile clinics remain underutilized.
—Crystal Cene, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Underutilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underutilize. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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