underused

IPA/ˌʌndəˈjuːzd/
KK[ˌʌndɚjˈuzd]IPA/ˌʌndərˈjuːzd/

underused — adjective

  • underusedpositive
  • more underusedcomparative
  • most underusedsuperlative

1. describes a resource, space, skill, or opportunity that has greater capacity tha

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describes a resource, space, skill, or opportunity that has greater capacity than the use it currently receives — its full potential is not being taken advantage of.

例句

Jamal's team books the big conference room only twice a year, so it is underused.

passive: is underused — typical for describing facilities

Yuki thinks her programming skills are underused because her manager assigns simple data entry.

同義詞
  • underutilized

    more formal; common in business and academic writing

  • neglected

    stronger — implies that someone has intentionally failed to use or care for something

  • wasted

    implies the loss is serious or regrettable; often used with 'talent' or 'potential'

反義詞
  • well-used

    everyday opposite; describes something that is employed as much as it should be

  • fully utilized

    formal opposite; common in management and planning contexts

文法句型

be + underused

underused + noun

feel/go/remain + underused

用法筆記

Often used with nouns that name facilities (room, building, space), human capital (skill, talent, potential), or financial resources (fund, budget). The word carries a critical tone — it suggests that someone or something could be doing better.

常見錯誤

❌The old computer is underused because it is broken.
✅The old computer is unused because it is broken.
💡if something is broken and cannot be used at all, use 'unused' or 'not usable'. 'Underused' means it works but is not used enough.
❌Chen was underused after the long walk.
✅Chen was tired after the long walk.
💡'underused' describes things or people's abilities, not a person's physical state.