underrate

[ uhn-der-reyt ]

verb (used with object)

, un·der·rat·ed, un·der·rat·ing.

1. to rate or evaluate too low; underestimate.

underrate

/ ˌʌndəˈreɪt /

verb

1. tr to underestimate

Word History and Origins

Origin of underrate¹

First recorded in 1615–25; under- + rate ¹

Example Sentences

Since his death football fans have flooded social media with tributes to the former star, with one describing him as a "brilliant, underrated striker and lovely, unassuming man".

From BBC

This is one of the many differences from Liz Truss’ mini budget and is sometimes underrated.

From BBC

What is your favorite Hitchcock film, what is the most underrated, and which one do you not really like?

From Salon

Agriculture is an underrated barometer of where a region and its people are heading, since it intersects with so many essential issues: the economy, climate change, immigration.

From Los Angeles Times

Often considered one of the most underrated players in world football, Caroline Graham Hansen grabbed fans' attention with a stellar 2023-24 season.

From BBC

Related Words

• underestimate
• underprice
• undervalue