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Definition of unrepresentative

unrepresentative

/ˌʌnˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv/
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Adverb:unrepresentatively
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unrepresentative Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Not typical of a particular class, group, or population; failing to accurately reflect a larger whole.

Example

"The researchers warned that the survey results might be skewed because of an unrepresentative sample of voters."

2

Not elected by or acting on behalf of all the people in a group, region, or country.

Example

"Protesters criticized the transitional council as an unrepresentative body that lacked popular legitimacy."

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• Rhymes for unrepresentative

• Nearby Words

unrepentingly
unreportable
unreported
unrepresentative
unrepresentativeness
unrepresented
unrepressed

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unrepresentative. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unrepresentative
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