Underrepresented

Pronunciation: /əndərˌrɛprɪˈzɛntɪd/

Underrepresented (adjective)

  1. Having fewer people or things than expected in a group or situation.
  2. Not shown or included enough in studies, discussions, or media.

Examples

  • Certain groups are often underrepresented in media and advertising.
  • The committee was criticized for being underrepresented in diversity.

Common collocations: underrepresented communities, underrepresented voices, underrepresented demographics, underrepresented populations

Synonyms of Underrepresented

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Underrepresented

  • indicating excessive representation in a context.