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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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for underrepresented

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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 10 Jul. 2025.

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