underrepresented

adjective

un·​der·​rep·​re·​sent·​ed ˌən-dər-ˌre-pri-ˈzen-təd How to pronounce underrepresented (audio)
: inadequately represented
underrepresentation noun

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His leadership demonstrates a strong commitment to defending the underrepresented and reevaluates how legal services can expand without sacrificing quality or integrity. William Jones, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025 Sports legends Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are launching a new short film series to spotlight the universal, but underrepresented experiences of female athletes. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025 The study is a key component of Meharry's Together for CHANGE, known as T4C, a 10-year initiative to achieve better health for underrepresented Black populations. Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025 The Inclusive Public Engagement Guide, released last month, gives city staff a set of resources to inform inclusive public outreach, including best practices for collecting community input and engaging with underrepresented groups. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for underrepresented

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of underrepresented was in 1853

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“Underrepresented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underrepresented. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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