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underoccupied

/ˌʌndərˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
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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
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