underrepresented

adjective

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

: inadequately represented

underrepresentation

ˌən-dər-ˌre-pri-ˌzen-ˈtā-shən 

-zən-

noun

Examples of underrepresented in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Since it was established in 2015, the Afro Fashion Association has championed creatives in Italy belonging to underrepresented communities, with an original focus on the African continent. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

This year the fund has paid out approximately about $50,000 to its recipients so far, prioritizing applications from underrepresented communities and from countries where guide roles for women are less common. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Many professionals, especially women and people from underrepresented backgrounds, know this feeling. — Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

That includes a focus on creators from Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+, Black and other underrepresented communities. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 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