underrepresent

[US]/[ˌʌndərɪˈzɛnt]/
[UK]/[ˌʌndərɪˈzɛnt]/

Translation

v.To represent something or someone less than their due proportion.; To give less attention to something than it deserves.
n.The state or condition of being underrepresented.

Phrases & Collocations

underrepresent women

underrepresented groups

underrepresenting minorities

underrepresented voices

underrepresent data

being underrepresented

underrepresented communities

did underrepresent

underrepresent themselves

severely underrepresent

Example Sentences

women are often underrepresented in stem fields.

the survey found that minority groups were significantly underrepresented.

the media tends to underrepresent the experiences of marginalized communities.

young people are consistently underrepresented in political decision-making.

the study aimed to address how to better represent and underrepresent the voices of indigenous populations.

the board of directors needs to be more diverse to avoid underrepresenting different perspectives.

the data clearly underrepresent the challenges faced by rural communities.

we must work to underrepresent the biases that lead to underrepresentation in hiring.

the report highlighted how the curriculum underrepresented historical contributions of black americans.

it's crucial to avoid underrepresenting the impact of climate change on vulnerable populations.

the company's marketing campaign inadvertently underrepresented its diverse customer base.

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