underrepresented
adjective
un·der·rep·re·sent·ed
ˌən-dər-ˌre-pri-ˈzen-təd 
: inadequately represented
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To the three founders, empowering emerging designers from underrepresented backgrounds is vital to preserving their ingenuity and contribution to the fashion space.
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Essence, 26 Mar. 2025
Each new Indigenous resident-physician comes from communities that are highly underrepresented in medicine and experience disproportionate health disparities.
—Victor A. Lopez-Carmen, Md, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
In 2020, Shannon founded the Titmouse Foundation, a non-profit aimed at advancing the careers of underrepresented talent in animation, including offering scholarships and mentoring opportunities.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
The Biden administration created the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, reporting to the secretary of State, charged with increasing representation among underrepresented groups.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 18 Mar. 2025
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Essence, 26 Mar. 2025
Each new Indigenous resident-physician comes from communities that are highly underrepresented in medicine and experience disproportionate health disparities.
—Victor A. Lopez-Carmen, Md, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
In 2020, Shannon founded the Titmouse Foundation, a non-profit aimed at advancing the careers of underrepresented talent in animation, including offering scholarships and mentoring opportunities.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
The Biden administration created the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, reporting to the secretary of State, charged with increasing representation among underrepresented groups.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 18 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 13 Apr. 2025.
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