underrepresented
adjective
un·der·rep·re·sent·ed
ˌən-dər-ˌre-pri-ˈzen-təd 
: inadequately represented
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Create opportunities for students from underrepresented communities to learn from and be mentored by Condé Nast talent, ultimately providing our participants with further access to industry professionals, potential internship and job opportunities.
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Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
Their role in global trade is significant, yet their vulnerability in tariff policy discussions is often underrepresented.
—Natalie Madeira Cofield, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Currently, African languages and dialects are underrepresented due to a lack of data and there are often biases in training data, such as facial recognition systems that struggle with darker skin tones.
—Nell Lewis, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
Accepts Mark Twain Prize With Profound Speech A wealth of research indicates that employees from underrepresented backgrounds face several challenges in the workplace.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
Their role in global trade is significant, yet their vulnerability in tariff policy discussions is often underrepresented.
—Natalie Madeira Cofield, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Currently, African languages and dialects are underrepresented due to a lack of data and there are often biases in training data, such as facial recognition systems that struggle with darker skin tones.
—Nell Lewis, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
Accepts Mark Twain Prize With Profound Speech A wealth of research indicates that employees from underrepresented backgrounds face several challenges in the workplace.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for underrepresented
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“Underrepresented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underrepresented. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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