adjective
- not provided with adequate services, resources, or opportunities
Usage: often used in social policy contexts
Examples
- The clinic provides healthcare to underserved communities in rural areas.
- Many underserved students lack access to advanced math courses.
- The program aims to bring internet access to underserved neighborhoods.
- Underserved populations often face barriers to quality education.
- The foundation focuses on helping underserved families.
- These underserved areas need more public transportation options.