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underuse

un der use verb |ˌəndərˈyo͞oz ˌəndərˈjuz | [ with obj. ] (usu. as adj. underused ) use (something ) below the optimum level: the owner noted a lot of underused space in that garage. noun |ˌəndərˈyo͞os ʌndəˈjuːs |insufficient use: underuse of existing services.

 

Oxford Dictionary

underuse

under |use verb |ʌndəˈjuːz | [ with obj. ] (usu. as adj. underused ) use (something ) below the optimum level: massive acreages of underused land. noun |ʌndəˈjuːs | [ mass noun ] insufficient use: underuse of existing services.