underutilized

adjective

un·der·uti·lized ˌən-dər-ˈyü-tə-ˌlīzd

: not fully utilized : underused

an underutilized resource

… Japan is harnessing two of its assets—one long underutilized and the other a long-standing source of strength—to support continued economic expansion.—

Paul A. Laudicina

Examples of underutilized in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This may include exploring mixed-income developments, incentivizing the construction of attainable housing units, and revitalizing underutilized areas while respecting neighborhood character. —

Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024 In addition to encouraging children to explore nature, the space had two other goals: turning the underutilized urban area next to Bill’s Backyard into an inviting and educational environment and modeling the use of sustainable materials. —

Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 22 June 2024 From Fox’s perspective, the combination of additional games and the underutilized real estate that is Friday prime—a window that isn’t exactly crowded with live sports options—made this a no-brainer. —

Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 14 June 2024 Instead, the community ended up with some underutilized retail space and a polluting truck depot. —

New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for underutilized

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