underuse
The act of using less than expectedThe act of using (something) less than expected.
US/ˌʌndɚjˈuz/
» The canteen is underused, but always dirty and neglected.
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1 senses(uncountable, usually)The act of using (something) less than expected.
Examples
3 sentencesThe canteen is underused, but always dirty and neglected.
Gotta say, a water pitcher is an underrated and underused option these days.
Semicolons are underused.
Translations
2 languagesForms
plural: underuses| Singular | underuse |
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uncountable
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable