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Definition of underuse

underuse

/ˌʌn.dɚˈjuːz/
un · der · use
Adjective:underused
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Past Simple:underused
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Past Participle:underused
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Present Participle:underusing
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underuse Lexical Profile

underuse Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The fact or practice of using something less than is optimal, expected, or possible.

Example

"The chronic underuse of public transit in the suburbs prompted city planners to redesign the bus routes."

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• verb

1

To use something less than is optimal, intended, or maximally effective.

Example

"Many businesses underuse their data analytics software because employees lack adequate training."

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• Rhymes for underuse

• Nearby Words

undertone
undertow
undertrained
underuse
underused
underutilization
underutilize

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