underutilized

adjective

un·der·uti·lized ˌən-dər-ˈyü-tə-ˌlīzd

: not fully utilized : underused

an underutilized resource

… Japan is harnessing two of its assets—one long underutilized and the other a long-standing source of strength—to support continued economic expansion.—

Paul A. Laudicina

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The underutilized section of the area used to be a garbage dumping site and a magnet for homeless encampments. —

Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024 Rather than relying on new construction, this approach spreads data storage across multiple devices, which can include smaller data centers or even unused or underutilized storage capacity in existing infrastructure. —

Soheila Yalpani, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 This includes taking an inventory of underutilized properties and working with property owners on developing housing that meets the needs of prospective homeowners while retaining compatibility with existing neighborhoods. —

Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024 The email signature is an underutilized tool that job seekers can and should use to enable people to learn more about them. —

Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for underutilized