underrepresented — insufficiently or inadequately represented
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: insufficiently or inadequately represented
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌndərˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
Korean meaning: 충분히 대표되지 못한, 과소 대표된
Korean pronunciation: 언더**젠**티드
Example Sentences
- The superhero movie industry finally realized that aliens were underrepresented in leading roles.
- Students from rural areas are often underrepresented in top universities.
- The pizza topping survey showed that pineapple lovers are severely underrepresented in our office.
underrepresented
ADJECTIVE//ˌʌndərˌreprɪˈzentɪd//
insufficiently or inadequately represented
insufficiently or inadequately represented
What was once prevented is now proudly presented!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
under(아래에) + represent(대표하다) + -ed(형용사화)의 조합으로, 본래 갖춰야 할 비율보다 아래에 머물러 있는 상태를 나타내는 단어입니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The superhero movie industry finally realized that aliens were underrepresented in leading roles.”
“Students from rural areas are often underrepresented in top universities.”
“The pizza topping survey showed that pineapple lovers are severely underrepresented in our office.”
“Indigenous voices have been underrepresented in environmental policy discussions.”
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