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

Examples of underrepresented in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The anthology presents a unique opportunity to showcase talent still vastly underrepresented on screen and within the horror genre. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

The virtual bootcamp, which aims to help underrepresented emerging writers break into support-staff roles in television, has both a writers’ assistant track and a script coordinator track. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026

Her work still continues, for instance, with Array, her sprawling distribution and advocacy company for underrepresented filmmakers. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

Despite these high levels of fanaticism for the genre, Latinos remain historically underrepresented in horror. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for underrepresented

• overrepresented
• assented
• augmented
• cemented
• consented
• contented
• demented
• dissented
• fermented
• indented
• invented
• lamented