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Definition of underinvest

underinvest

/ˌʌndərɪnˈvɛst/
un · der · in · vest
Past Simple:underinvested
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Past Participle:underinvested
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Present Participle:underinvesting
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• verb

1

To invest an insufficient amount of money, time, or resources into a business, project, or asset, typically followed by 'in'.

Example

"Many municipalities continue to underinvest in public transit infrastructure, leading to severe traffic congestion."

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• Rhymes for underinvest

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Underinvest. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/underinvest
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