underrepresented Definition
not adequately or proportionately represented; insufficiently represented.
Using underrepresented: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "underrepresented" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Women are underrepresented in the tech industry.
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Minorities are underrepresented in leadership positions.
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The study found that rural areas are often underrepresented in healthcare research.
underrepresented Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for underrepresented
- understaffed
- under-resourced
- underfunded
Antonyms for underrepresented
- overrepresented
- overfunded
- overstaffed
Summary: underrepresented in Brief
'Underrepresented' [ˌʌndərˈreprɪzented] means not adequately or proportionately represented. It is often used to describe groups of people who are not given enough attention or opportunities, such as women or minorities in certain industries or leadership positions. For example, 'The study found that rural areas are often underrepresented in healthcare research.'
