underserved

adjective

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

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Frontline workers who serve vulnerable or underserved populations have for some time used modern-day smartphones for tasks such as data collection, decision support, and client education. Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025 In California, federal dollars largely fund support for underserved groups, especially poor and disabled students. Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025 These programs are the epitome of transformative early childhood development initiatives, far surpassing mere educational interventions and functioning as essential lifelines for underserved young learners. Rachelle Rutherford, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 Scholarship fund Atrium Health established the Bishop George E. Battle Jr. Scholarship Fund to help students from underserved communities pursuing health science degrees. Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 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 20 Mar. 2025.

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