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

Visible minorities remain vastly underrepresented among France’s political and business elites. — Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

The percentage of showrunners ticked up slightly but also demonstrates how underrepresented women and nonbinary and trans people remain in the role (this latest season 31 identified in that category, as opposed to the previous season’s 29). — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

With more than a decade of experience across talent representation, development, and production, Hedgpeth most recently served as Co-Founder and Manager at Bold Media and Management, representing creatives from underrepresented backgrounds. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

Ayhe’s David Aymerich says the film aims to bring underrepresented communities to the screen. — John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Oct. 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