Overrepresented

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌrɛprəˈzɛntɪd/

Overrepresented (adjective)

  1. Describes a group or idea that appears more often than usual in a situation or context.

Examples

  • Certain groups are often overrepresented in media portrayals.
  • Some groups are overrepresented in the media.

Common collocations: overrepresented population, overrepresented voices, overrepresented categories

Synonyms of Overrepresented

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Overrepresented

  • — indicating a group is less represented than expected.
  • — indicating balanced representation among groups.