underserved

adjective

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

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For underserved communities, this could be a game-changer: a smartphone camera that detects signs of hypertensive retinopathy or metabolic changes could provide an early warning system where healthcare facilities are limited. Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 But Mark Pinsky, who has worked in community development banking for decades and now runs a company that seeks to direct low-interest financing to underserved areas, sees the political environment as deflating banks’ willingness to take part after years of steady growth. Lydia Depillis, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025 These factors are especially potent in low-income and underserved communities. Umair Irfan, Wired News, 5 Apr. 2025 Moore’s influence and ability to help underserved communities would be even greater as a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate. Jeff Bennett, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for underserved

Word History

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 15 Apr. 2025.

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