underserved

adjective

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

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An integrated approach with a human-centric perspective can streamline resources and promote sustainable well-being for underserved communities. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 Since 2017, the Calvillo's have been hosting Project Christmas, an annual toy drive that collects and distributes toys to children in underserved communities from south Phoenix to Maryvale. David Ulloa Jr, The Arizona Republic, 25 Dec. 2024 Adversity was on the schedule every week for the South Los Angeles Legends, a soccer team of 11- and 12-year-old girls, many of whom were growing up in underserved communities. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024 Its mission is to revolutionize education by providing an ideal model of youth development, co-created by children, for children, that includes mental health programming in underserved communities. Charles Moss, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024 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 3 Jan. 2025.

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