1. to provide with insufficient funding or financial support
Usage: often used in passive voice

Examples

• The school district has been underfunded for years.
• Many public libraries are severely underfunded.
• The government tends to underfund social programs during budget cuts.
• Research shows that underfunded schools struggle with student achievement.
• The nonprofit was forced to close because donors underfunded their mission.
• Healthcare systems in rural areas are often underfunded compared to urban centers.