underrepresented

adjective

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

Examples of underrepresented in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Nationally, when compared to all public school students living in their district, Black and Asian students are the most underrepresented at charter schools, followed by Hispanic students. Talisa Treviño, ABC News, 17 May 2024 The ACMs have done a lot to promote groups that are underrepresented in mainstream country, including having Mickey Guyton co-host the show a few years ago. Chris Willman, Variety, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for underrepresented 

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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 23 May. 2024.

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