underserved

adjective

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

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Growing up in underserved communities, Lesly experienced first-hand the challenges of accessing quality care. Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025 Federal data show that since 2020, Black children have had a higher prevalence of autism spectrum disorder than white children — a change experts credit mostly to better awareness of autism in underserved communities. Kenya Hunter, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025 With the foundation, Megan has continued to pursue her goal of uplifting women, children, senior citizens and other underserved communities around the country. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 June 2025 Not as someone who had founded a nonprofit, helped kids in underserved communities or worked on national drug policy. Kevin Shird, Baltimore Sun, 16 June 2025 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 27 Jun. 2025.

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