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

Despite these high levels of fanaticism for the genre, Latinos remain historically underrepresented in horror. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Strengths and Limitations of the Study This study drew on an unusually large and diverse group, spanning five Latin American countries, a region historically underrepresented in dementia research. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 1 Oct. 2026

How could America’s most selective universities continue favoring children of alumni after the Supreme Court prohibited them from favoring underrepresented minority applicants? — Jayson Weingarten, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

Since it was established in 2015, the Afro Fashion Association has championed creatives in Italy belonging to underrepresented communities, with an original focus on the African continent. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 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