underrepresented
adjective
un·der·rep·re·sent·ed
ˌən-dər-ˌre-pri-ˈzen-təd 
: inadequately represented
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RedCorn’s love for and influences from classic cinema guide his storytelling in dissecting themes of sovereignty politics and influential yet underrepresented periods of Native history.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
For example, many minority groups who are underrepresented or misrepresented in popular culture will nonetheless find their own meaning and inspiration in characters, even if those characters weren’t supposed to represent those groups in the first place.
—Jared Bahir Browsh, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
Cooper’s co-star Erin Doherty also presented the judges’ award to Adolescence producers Stephen Graham, Hannah Walters, and Matriarch Productions, gaining recognition for providing a platform for underrepresented voices — from all cultural backgrounds and social classes — to tell their story.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
The prize aims to elevate women’s underrepresented voices in non-fiction, where there is a persistent, systemic gap in publishing, coverage, and pay.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
For example, many minority groups who are underrepresented or misrepresented in popular culture will nonetheless find their own meaning and inspiration in characters, even if those characters weren’t supposed to represent those groups in the first place.
—Jared Bahir Browsh, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
Cooper’s co-star Erin Doherty also presented the judges’ award to Adolescence producers Stephen Graham, Hannah Walters, and Matriarch Productions, gaining recognition for providing a platform for underrepresented voices — from all cultural backgrounds and social classes — to tell their story.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
The prize aims to elevate women’s underrepresented voices in non-fiction, where there is a persistent, systemic gap in publishing, coverage, and pay.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for underrepresented
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“Underrepresented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underrepresented. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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