Definitions

1. verb

to provide insufficiently or inadequately for a need or requirement; to fail to meet the needs or expectations of a group or individual.

“The city’s poor infrastructure underserved the needs of its growing population.”

2. noun

a failure to provide adequate facilities or services for a particular area or population.

“The lack of healthcare facilities in the rural area was a serious underserve.”

3. verb

to be less than adequate or sufficient for a need or requirement.

“The new policy will underserve the needs of low-income families if it’s not revised.”