underused
adjective
un·der·used
ˌən-dər-ˈyüzd 
: not fully used : having more potential than is currently being realized or utilized
underused land
an underused actress
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Vertical arrangement — using height instead of floor space — is one of the most underused tactics on small balconies.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Add vertical greenery to save floor space Fences, walls and railings are some of the most underused real estate in any backyard.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Anya Taylor-Joy’s Peach has a steadier presence in the movie as well, yet manages to feel underused.
—Zaki Hasan, San Francisco Chronicle, 31 Mar. 2026
One of those opportunities is the nascent effort to convert three underused government buildings into a downtown campus for Sacramento State.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Add vertical greenery to save floor space Fences, walls and railings are some of the most underused real estate in any backyard.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Anya Taylor-Joy’s Peach has a steadier presence in the movie as well, yet manages to feel underused.
—Zaki Hasan, San Francisco Chronicle, 31 Mar. 2026
One of those opportunities is the nascent effort to convert three underused government buildings into a downtown campus for Sacramento State.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Underused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underused. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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