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

"Sadly, underserved, low socioeconomic populations are disproportionately affected in terms of pollutant exposure and health outcomes."

From Science Daily

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