underrepresented

adjective

un·​der·​rep·​re·​sent·​ed ˌən-dər-ˌre-pri-ˈzen-təd How to pronounce underrepresented (audio)
: inadequately represented
underrepresentation noun

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The plan also underscores the NFB’s commitment to Indigenous narrative sovereignty, environmental and ethical sustainability and equity for underrepresented communities. Jamie Lang, Variety, 9 June 2025 For the first time nearly 20 years, Murphy said crossovers underrepresented versus the launch gains for the past 10 to 20 years. Michael Wayland, CNBC, 5 June 2025 Another good point would be collaboration over competition, and using your platform to uplift others, particularly women, non-binary, and other underrepresented artists. Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 4 June 2025 Two projects at Cal State Fullerton aimed to recruit more underrepresented students into STEM fields (Awards: $1.6 million. Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for underrepresented

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First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of underrepresented was in 1853

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“Underrepresented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underrepresented. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.

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