underrepresented
adjective
un·der·rep·re·sent·ed
ˌən-dər-ˌre-pri-ˈzen-təd 
: inadequately represented
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The number and share of underrepresented students of color increased almost everywhere else, most notably at state flagship universities.
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
They, however, are still underrepresented in each field.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Despite being chronically underrepresented in local and federal government, American women have voted at higher rates than men in presidential elections for decades.
—Celina Stewart, Time, 8 Mar. 2026
Advocating for the poor and underrepresented on issues including voting rights, health care, job opportunities and education.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
They, however, are still underrepresented in each field.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Despite being chronically underrepresented in local and federal government, American women have voted at higher rates than men in presidential elections for decades.
—Celina Stewart, Time, 8 Mar. 2026
Advocating for the poor and underrepresented on issues including voting rights, health care, job opportunities and education.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Underrepresented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underrepresented. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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