CEFR B2

unrepresentative

adjective

Meaning

Not typical or typical of a larger group, especially because of being too small, too specific, or not including enough variety.

Examples

The survey results were dismissed as unrepresentative of the general public's opinion.
Critics argued that the sample was too small and therefore unrepresentative.

Synonyms: atypical, unusual, uncommon, abnormal

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unrepresentative (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌʌnˌrɛp.rɪˈzen.tə.tɪv/

Definition

Not typical or typical of a larger group, especially because of being too small, too specific, or not including enough variety.

Examples

The survey results were dismissed as unrepresentative of the general public's opinion.
Critics argued that the sample was too small and therefore unrepresentative.
His personal experience, while valid, might be unrepresentative of the struggles faced by many.

How to Use unrepresentative

unrepresentative of (prepositional phrase): Not typical or characteristic of a larger group. — "The small sample of voters was unrepresentative of the entire electorate."

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