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

But at least several grants designed to support early-career physicists from underrepresented backgrounds have been terminated. — Lisa Song, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

Creators with underrepresented backgrounds and perspectives are encouraged to apply. — The Deadline Team, Deadline, 24 July 2026

The study found that women remain underrepresented across exhibitions and the market, with the most prestigious institutions often showing the greatest imbalance. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 23 July 2026

This fails to mention that partisan gerrymandering silences the voices of the voters in the district who deserve representation, especially voters from underrepresented groups that are disproportionately affected by these efforts. — Reese Ritter, Forbes.com, 23 July 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