underrated

[ uhn-der-rey-tid ]

adjective

1. rated or evaluated too low; underestimated or undervalued:

   It’s an accomplished album from an underrated band, and will hopefully get them the recognition they deserve.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of underrate.

Word History and Origins

Origin of underrated¹

underrate ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

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

“That’s one of those plays that are underrated, that people aren’t going to talk about,” second baseman Lux said.

From Los Angeles Times

The most underrated film for me is probably “Saboteur,” 1942.

From Salon

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

From Salon

Related Words

• underestimate
• underprice
• undervalue