underutilized

adjective

un·​der·​uti·​lized ˌən-dər-ˈyü-tə-ˌlīzd How to pronounce underutilized (audio)
: 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

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In the Connecticut Valley alone, there are hundreds of underutilized acres such as Enfield and Buckland Hills Malls, Silver Lane, Route 5 in Enfield/East Hartford, Manchester Parkade, and potential parking canopy areas galore. Kip Kolesinskas, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2025 What happened next reminded me why customer intelligence might be the most underutilized competitive advantage in business today. Ryan Minton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025 In a city that hit its 175th birthday in February, there are many derelict or underutilized buildings, particularly on the grid. Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2025 My goal here is to amplify awareness around underutilized but impactful ways business leaders can engage in charitable giving. Matt King, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for underutilized

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of underutilized was in 1899

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“Underutilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underutilized. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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