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

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This means looking beyond traditional candidates and considering individuals from underrepresented groups who possess the potential and ambition to excel. —

Julie Kratz, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 Latino, Black, American Indian and Alaska Native, historically underrepresented groups constitute 54% of the system’s 460,000 students. —

Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024 Experts also believe polling will be more accurate this year, as adjustments now better account for likely Trump supporters who were previously underrepresented. —

Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 Lack of access to health care and additional challenges drive health disparities among underrepresented racial and ethnic minority populations. —

Amy Huebschmann, Discover Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for underrepresented

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 24 Nov. 2024.

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