underserved

adjective

un·​der·​served ˌən-dər-ˈsərvd How to pronounce underserved (audio)
: provided with inadequate service

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This broader vision guided strategic priorities during financial market volatility, directing resources toward underserved populations and emerging payment technologies aligned with the company's core purpose. Tima Bansal, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 There is no doubt that this pollution crisis disproportionately impacts underserved communities whose voices are often ignored when decisions are made that directly affect their wellbeing. Phillip Musegaas, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025 Francis' papacy will be remembered for its emphasis on environmental stewardship, the greater attention paid to underserved Catholic populations outside of Europe, as well as a seemingly more genuine concern for poverty and human suffering particularly in the global south. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025 The vast majority of Fort Worth residents are underserved in several key indices like housing, transportation and public works, parks, education and economic development. Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for underserved

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First Known Use

1710, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of underserved was in 1710

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“Underserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underserved. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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