underrepresented
adjective
un·der·rep·re·sent·ed
ˌən-dər-ˌre-pri-ˈzen-təd 
: inadequately represented
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In addition to its main section, the fair will feature its traditional Focus section, which welcomes young galleries featuring emerging or underrepresented artists.
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News Desk, Artforum, 18 Feb. 2025
Disney is also ending its Reimagine Tomorrow initiative, and the corresponding website, which was created to highlight stories and talent from underrepresented communities, according to the note, the outlet reported.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
And, often, it’s been women and underrepresented groups.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025
The flurry of changes triggered by the directive has led to the erasure of articles featuring NASA astronomers from underrepresented communities that the agency published in years past, like this one.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2025
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News Desk, Artforum, 18 Feb. 2025
Disney is also ending its Reimagine Tomorrow initiative, and the corresponding website, which was created to highlight stories and talent from underrepresented communities, according to the note, the outlet reported.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
And, often, it’s been women and underrepresented groups.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025
The flurry of changes triggered by the directive has led to the erasure of articles featuring NASA astronomers from underrepresented communities that the agency published in years past, like this one.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Underrepresented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underrepresented. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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