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Definition of underoccupied
underoccupied
/ˌʌndərˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
un · der · oc · cu · pied
underoccupied Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
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• adjective
1
Having fewer inhabitants, tenants, or users than a building or space is designed to accommodate.
Example
"The municipal council proposed converting the large, underoccupied office building into affordable apartments."
2
Not having enough work, activity, or mental stimulation to keep oneself fully busy.
Example
"During the slow summer months, the underoccupied interns spent their afternoons reorganizing the archive."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Underoccupied. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/underoccupied