verb🔗ShareTo represent something as being lower or smaller than is the case."The news report underrepresented the number of volunteers, stating there were only 10 when actually there were 30 helping clean up the park. "societypoliticsculturegroupstatisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo give something insufficient or inadequate representation."The survey underrepresented the views of elderly people, as only two participants were over 65. "societypoliticscultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHaving less than adequate or sufficient representation"Example: "In our history class, women's contributions are underrepresented, as we spend more time learning about men's roles." "politicssocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading