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

The Celebración of Cinema and Television is part of the CCA’s slate of events recognizing historically underrepresented communities, which also includes celebrations of Black, AAPI and LGBTQ+ cinema and television. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

The awards champion underrepresented voices and independent creators, providing a dedicated platform for recognition and community growth. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Deng says hunter-gatherer populations, long underrepresented in genomic research, have allowed the survival of genetic signatures tied to ancient history and have also led to new adaptations. — Willow Zhang, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2026

Economic disparity Government data say women are more likely than men to be unemployed, shoulder unpaid care work and remain underrepresented in senior leadership. — Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

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