underrepresented

adjective

un·​der·​rep·​re·​sent·​ed ˌən-dər-ˌre-pri-ˈzen-təd 

: inadequately represented

underrepresentation

ˌən-dər-ˌre-pri-ˌzen-ˈtā-shən 

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noun

Examples of underrepresented in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The diverse and tuition-free, year-long directing workshop enters its 52nd year and will again shepherd underrepresented and emerging filmmakers through the production cycle of a short film. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 July 2026

Bringing awareness to an underrepresented community LeAnn Day, a 43-year-old from Indiana, is part of ResMed’s CPAP Baddies page and said she’s been invited to events by the company. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

The Mariane Ibrahim Gallery in West Town is essential for shows featuring top talent from underrepresented regions like Africa and the Middle East. — Rima Suqi, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Black physicians remain underrepresented nationally, even as research continues to show that a more diverse physician workforce improves access to care in underserved communities. — Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 8 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