underrepresented
adjective
un·der·rep·re·sent·ed
ˌən-dər-ˌre-pri-ˈzen-təd 
: inadequately represented
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Black and Hispanic professors continue to be underrepresented in comparison to students and professionals from the same backgrounds, the Associated Press reported this week.
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Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 10 Apr. 2024
Like an intricately woven tapestry, the series stitches together the many people who share his identity, which is underrepresented in the US.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
That’s supported by a study published in 2016 that showed that iron meteorites are underrepresented in samples from Antarctica.
—Katherine Kornei, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Asians who don’t fit into the monolith are essentially erased from the cultural consciousness, and even those who do are underrepresented in mainstream media.
—Mia Sato, The Verge, 3 Apr. 2024
One and Done Workouts claims to provide a solution for this group of people who are traditionally underrepresented in the weight loss sector.
—Mark Jackson, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
Among senior diplomatic ranks, several State Department officials said Arab Americans, Black Americans and Hispanic Americans were among communities that were underrepresented.
—Abigail Williams, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2024
The goal of the FINS trips is to give girls a hands-on marine science experience with role models who can inspire them to pursue careers in STEM fields where women are underrepresented.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024
There are so many things business leaders and companies can do to throw support behind people from underrepresented groups.
—Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 10 Apr. 2024
Like an intricately woven tapestry, the series stitches together the many people who share his identity, which is underrepresented in the US.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
That’s supported by a study published in 2016 that showed that iron meteorites are underrepresented in samples from Antarctica.
—Katherine Kornei, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Asians who don’t fit into the monolith are essentially erased from the cultural consciousness, and even those who do are underrepresented in mainstream media.
—Mia Sato, The Verge, 3 Apr. 2024
One and Done Workouts claims to provide a solution for this group of people who are traditionally underrepresented in the weight loss sector.
—Mark Jackson, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
Among senior diplomatic ranks, several State Department officials said Arab Americans, Black Americans and Hispanic Americans were among communities that were underrepresented.
—Abigail Williams, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2024
The goal of the FINS trips is to give girls a hands-on marine science experience with role models who can inspire them to pursue careers in STEM fields where women are underrepresented.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024
There are so many things business leaders and companies can do to throw support behind people from underrepresented groups.
—Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Underrepresented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underrepresented. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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