underrepresent
[ uhn-der-rep-ri-zent ]
/ ˌʌn dərˌrɛp rɪˈzɛnt /
verb (used with object)
to give inadequate representation to; represent in numbers that are disproportionately low.
OTHER WORDS FROM underrepresent
un·der·rep·re·sen·ta·tion, nounWords nearby underrepresent
underprop,
underquote,
underrate,
underreact,
underreport,
underrepresent,
underripe,
underrun,
undersaturated,
underscore,
undersea
Example sentences from the Web for underrepresented
Hosted by Larry Wilmore, the series will feature a diverse panel of voices currently underrepresented in comedy and television.
Meet Larry Wilmore, Stephen Colbert’s Replacement and Host of the New Series ‘The Minority Report’ |Marlow Stern |May 10, 2014 |DAILY BEASTAs it stands, Christians and women are underrepresented in both Parliament and the constitutional drafting committee.
Showdown in Cairo: Egyptian High Court Dissolves Parliament |Vivian Salama |June 14, 2012 |DAILY BEASTEgypt is a patriarchal country, and women are underrepresented in government, protests, and the workforce.
Sexual Assault as Political Tool: Men Attacking Women at Tahrir Square |Sarah A. Topol |June 10, 2012 |DAILY BEASTWe were always looking for candidates from underrepresented groups.