underrepresented

adjective

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

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Startups can explore other themes or interests, such as historical reenactments, educational games for specific fields, or games tailored to underrepresented demographics. Abdo Riani, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 Love in the Big City (Viki) As with most stories depicting a marginalized community or character still underrepresented in mainstream media, Love in the Big City (adapted from the bestselling novel of the same name) has been the subject of outsized judgment, on multiple fronts. Kayti Burt, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024 Film Independent has announced the 31 filmmakers set to participate in the 2025 edition of Project Involve, a program going into its 32nd year that has fostered the careers of more than 1,000 filmmakers from traditionally underrepresented communities. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024 One of the key conclusions was that new shows, often with stories from underrepresented communities, and diverse actors and creators, proved popular with audiences. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 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 25 Dec. 2024.

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