1. overrepresented - Adjective
2. overrepresented - Verb
overrepresented
simple past and past participle of overrepresent
overrepresented (comparative more overrepresented, superlative most overrepresented)
represented to an excessive degree, or in excessive numbers
Adolescent adoptees are overrepresented among those who join sub-cultures, run away, become pregnant, or totally reject their families. Source: Internet
Black people are also vastly overrepresented in cases in which police used force against civilians. Source: Internet
And unfortunately, those jobs are low-wage and low-benefit jobs and women are overrepresented in those jobs.” Source: Internet
It also showed that African-Americans and Hispanics are substantially overrepresented in the lowest credit scores, and substantially underrepresented in the highest, while Caucasians and Asians are more evenly spread across the scores. Source: Internet
Also overrepresented: the frequency with which bereaved parents avenge their deceased children by murdering anyone and everyone tangentially involved. Source: Internet
Those individuals who are highly motivated to respond, typically individuals who have strong opinions, are overrepresented, and individuals that are indifferent or apathetic are less likely to respond. Source: Internet