underrepresented
adjective
un·der·rep·re·sent·ed
ˌən-dər-ˌre-pri-ˈzen-təd 
: inadequately represented
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But Democrats and diversity-supporting organizations say Republicans have distorted the meaning of DEI for use as a political attack that may spread fear among underrepresented communities across the state.
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Brittany Carloni, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Its mission is to mentor high school students from Albania and other underrepresented communities, and provide support with the college application process.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
The incoming group is 41% women, 45% belong to underrepresented communities, and 55% are from 60 countries and territories outside the United States.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 27 June 2025
Of 2025’s invitees, 41 percent are women, 45 percent hail from underrepresented communities and 55 percent are based outside of the United States (in 60 different countries and territories).
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
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Brittany Carloni, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Its mission is to mentor high school students from Albania and other underrepresented communities, and provide support with the college application process.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
The incoming group is 41% women, 45% belong to underrepresented communities, and 55% are from 60 countries and territories outside the United States.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 27 June 2025
Of 2025’s invitees, 41 percent are women, 45 percent hail from underrepresented communities and 55 percent are based outside of the United States (in 60 different countries and territories).
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
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“Underrepresented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underrepresented. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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