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

Many possible sites are left as vacant lots or underutilized buildings because of it. —Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026

Zoning records show that the 47-acre site on Wheelers Farm Road, described as generally at the southeast quadrant of the intersection of the Merritt Parkway and Milford Connector, is now occupied by five underutilized office buildings, a parking garage, surface parking, and landscaped areas. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026

City officials say the redevelopment is expected to turn an underutilized area into a regional destination, while supporting new jobs and long-term revenue for Brookhaven. —Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026

One mile east of Forest Park, the veggie-forward restaurant Vicia showcases produce like turnip greens, carrot tops, or other underutilized vegetables. —Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for underutilized

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