underrepresented

adjective

un·​der·​rep·​re·​sent·​ed ˌən-dər-ˌre-pri-ˈzen-təd 

: inadequately represented

underrepresentation

ˌən-dər-ˌre-pri-ˌzen-ˈtā-shən 

-zən-

noun

Examples of underrepresented in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Essentially, the framework change would allow the Fed to let inflation run hot if unemployment was higher, particularly for underrepresented groups. —Jeff Cox, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025

Unit production managers, first assistant directors and DPs (directors of photography) saw historic highs for these underrepresented groups, while line producers and composers went in the opposite direction. —Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025

Advertisement If this plan passes, Texas Latinos could become the most underrepresented racial or ethnic group in all 50 states. —Vince Perez, Time, 20 Aug. 2025

This happens because these underrepresented groups bring perspectives, life experience, and firsthand familiarity into the practice of medicine. —Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for underrepresented

• overrepresented
• assented
• augmented
• cemented
• consented
• contented
• demented
• dissented
• fermented
• indented
• invented
• lamented