underutilized

adjective

un·​der·​uti·​lized ˌən-dər-ˈyü-tə-ˌlīzd How to pronounce underutilized (audio)
: 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

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And while some fear that Miami has little room to accommodate new construction, Buckley pointed to underutilized or vacant properties owned by local governments, nonprofits and religious organizations. Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025 In these moments, personal core values can be a powerful, underutilized guide for making decisions and executing them. Robert Glazer, Harvard Business Review, 19 Sep. 2025 Regular check-ins can allow teams to spot underutilized features, reengage clients and identify upsell opportunities organically through education. Asaf Darash, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 Women remain an underutilized labor pool for large budget features. Martha Lauzen, Variety, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for underutilized

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First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of underutilized was in 1899

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“Underutilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underutilized. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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