underrepresented
adjective
un·der·rep·re·sent·ed
ˌən-dər-ˌre-pri-ˈzen-təd 
: inadequately represented
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Rooted in Palestinian culture and creativity, its wider remit is to amplify the voices of underrepresented filmmakers across the globe.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
Serena Williams will lead a panel on founders from underrepresented communities who are building companies in the health space, while Riz Ahmed will previews his upcoming comedy series Bait.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2026
Nationally, Jackson advocated for the poor and underrepresented for voting rights, job opportunities, education and health care.
—Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
African Americans make up about 7% of players — still underrepresented, but gaining ground in a game that hasn't always shared the court.
—Itay Hod, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
Serena Williams will lead a panel on founders from underrepresented communities who are building companies in the health space, while Riz Ahmed will previews his upcoming comedy series Bait.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2026
Nationally, Jackson advocated for the poor and underrepresented for voting rights, job opportunities, education and health care.
—Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
African Americans make up about 7% of players — still underrepresented, but gaining ground in a game that hasn't always shared the court.
—Itay Hod, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Underrepresented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underrepresented. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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