underserved

adjective

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

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Policies like expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit and the CRA should focus on option-building and credit-building initiatives in underserved areas. John Hope Bryant, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025 Engaging users from varied demographics and underserved communities highlights potential usability challenges. Tina Gada, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 Every day brings a new policy or executive order that causes fear or frustration for so many of us, especially the marginalized and underserved. Frank Scott Jr. Special To The Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 3 Mar. 2025 Richards has spearheaded several initiatives to bridge the digital divide, including one-to-one device programs and the expansion of broadband access for underserved communities, the release said. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 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 13 Mar. 2025.

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