underutilize
verb
un·der·uti·lize
ˌən-dər-ˈyü-tə-ˌlīz 
underutilized; underutilizing; underutilizes
: to utilize less than fully or below the potential use
Examples of underutilize in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The improved defense with several free-agent additions struggled mightily while the offense heavily underutilized new rookie weapons in TreVeyon Henderson, Efton Chism III (inactive) and Kyle Williams.
—
Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The bill cites a 2011 California Women Veterans study that found women underutilize state benefits and do not participate in veteran events or organizations as much as their male counterparts.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025
Walker felt somewhat underutilized this past season.
—Rosa Escandon, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Resort officials said that specific gate was underutilized.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
This grant provides money to communities to spur redevelopment of spaces that have sat idle, abandoned or underutilized for at least two years.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Fowler too often plays underwritten side characters, underutilizing his comedic potential.
—Jourdain Searles, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2023
Last year the county and Metropolitan Transit Service announced plans to use more than 13 acres of land deemed underutilized for new affordable rental housing.
—Deborah Sullivan Brennan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2023
While many organizations already have the foundational data required to create a concrete strategy, it's commonly underutilized.
—Antoine Andrews, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The bill cites a 2011 California Women Veterans study that found women underutilize state benefits and do not participate in veteran events or organizations as much as their male counterparts.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025
Walker felt somewhat underutilized this past season.
—Rosa Escandon, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Resort officials said that specific gate was underutilized.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
This grant provides money to communities to spur redevelopment of spaces that have sat idle, abandoned or underutilized for at least two years.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Fowler too often plays underwritten side characters, underutilizing his comedic potential.
—Jourdain Searles, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2023
Last year the county and Metropolitan Transit Service announced plans to use more than 13 acres of land deemed underutilized for new affordable rental housing.
—Deborah Sullivan Brennan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2023
While many organizations already have the foundational data required to create a concrete strategy, it's commonly underutilized.
—Antoine Andrews, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023
Cite this Entry
“Underutilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underutilize. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share