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underused

American

[uhn-der-yoozd] / ˌʌn dərˈyuzd /

adjective

not completely or sufficiently used: use.

underused talents.

Etymology

Origin of underused

First recorded in 1905–10; under- + use + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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"Definitely I think it is something that went out of my game slightly, probably underused."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Begin with bulky items, like underused furniture, she advised, and move on to clothing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The company invested $1 billion in 2018 to build a manufacturing facility in Japan to serve Chinese consumers more quickly—capacity that now sits underused as unsold inventory piles up.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

Developers such as China Vanke and Poly Real Estate are converting underused properties into elder-care communities.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 27, 2025

As many of your million books seem to be present and underused, I must beg you to grant me permission to borrow a few so that they might receive the attention they deserve.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

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