unrepresented

adjective

un·​rep·​re·​sent·​ed ˌən-ˌre-pri-ˈzen-təd How to pronounce unrepresented (audio)
: not represented
… portraying scenes from the New Testament up till then unrepresented in Western book art.Rosamond McKitterick
Nine of the 13 states had appointed delegates, but only a few had shown up. Even the host state, Maryland, was unrepresented.Edwards Park

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Over 70% of those who received removal orders nationwide in May were unrepresented. Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Many voting rights groups have expressed that the initiative could discourage eligible voters who do not have identification, disqualifying already unrepresented groups from voting. Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026 Conspicuously absent from Cherfilus-McCormick’s maudlin resignation statement was regret for misleading voters, or for leaving them unrepresented again while Congress faces some of the most fraught issues in our history. Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026 Almost always, a special election should be held as soon as possible so people aren’t left unrepresented, said Foreman. Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unrepresented

Word History

First Known Use

1643, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unrepresented was in 1643

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“Unrepresented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrepresented. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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