underserve

[ uhn-der-surv ]

verb (used with object)

, un·der·served, un·der·serv·ing.

1. to offer inadequate services or facilities to.

Word History and Origins

Origin of underserve¹

First recorded in 1710–20; under- ( def ) + serve ( def )

Example Sentences

Funding from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act has enabled EPA to offer $2 billion in grants to help underserved communities address pollution.

From Science Magazine

The more the disease is diagnosed, the more individuals will be identified for future treatments, and there is no doubt we need to improve recognition of early dementia, especially in medically underserved populations.

From Los Angeles Times

She is the founder and CEO of the Grimm Family Education Foundation, which aims to help students in underserved communities of Kern County.

From Los Angeles Times

“They have real concerns about going back; I've talked to women on the doorsteps in the underserved parts of my district who glance at their young daughters and worry about the choices that they.”

From Salon

“These risks are higher for workers and neighboring communities that are already vulnerable and are underserved,” Navarro said.

From Los Angeles Times