underrepresented
adjective
un·der·rep·re·sent·ed
ˌən-dər-ˌre-pri-ˈzen-təd 
: inadequately represented
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The situation of the partner of the addict seems very underrepresented.
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Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
The new partnership will combine Breaking Through the Lens’ funding and mentorship for underrepresented filmmakers with Stage 32’s online education and certification programs.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
In their acceptance speeches, winners took pride in building safe spaces for the Black and underrepresented communities to be welcomed, and seen through their voices and entrepreneurial ventures.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
The venture, which launched in 2024, was inspired by Johnson’s search for stories to develop into films and TV shows, and features monthly book club picks that aim to spotlight debut writers and underrepresented stories.
—Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025
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Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
The new partnership will combine Breaking Through the Lens’ funding and mentorship for underrepresented filmmakers with Stage 32’s online education and certification programs.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
In their acceptance speeches, winners took pride in building safe spaces for the Black and underrepresented communities to be welcomed, and seen through their voices and entrepreneurial ventures.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
The venture, which launched in 2024, was inspired by Johnson’s search for stories to develop into films and TV shows, and features monthly book club picks that aim to spotlight debut writers and underrepresented stories.
—Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Underrepresented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underrepresented. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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