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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In addition to its main section, the fair will feature its traditional Focus section, which welcomes young galleries featuring emerging or underrepresented artists. News Desk, Artforum, 18 Feb. 2025 Disney is also ending its Reimagine Tomorrow initiative, and the corresponding website, which was created to highlight stories and talent from underrepresented communities, according to the note, the outlet reported. Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025 And, often, it’s been women and underrepresented groups. Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025 The flurry of changes triggered by the directive has led to the erasure of articles featuring NASA astronomers from underrepresented communities that the agency published in years past, like this one. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for underrepresented

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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 27 Feb. 2025.

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