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

Matt Forte was a solid back over his first two years in the league, but everyone, including the Madden video game franchise, underrated his speed.

From FiveThirtyEight

This technique is often underrated by the industry but has gained a lot of visibility in recent years.

From Search Engine Watch

Modern writers are usually disposed to underrate their importance, or even to explain them away.

From Project Gutenberg

You see I do not underrate the importance of your leaders having declared in favour of free trade.

From Project Gutenberg

We do not underrate the external value of books, when we say it is the invisible which forms their chief charm.

From Project Gutenberg

Her action has, in truth, its springs in a most commendable sentiment that I should be the last to underrate.

From Project Gutenberg

Perhaps you a little underrate the (original) effect of his "Life of Goethe in Germany."

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Related Words

• underestimate
• underprice
• undervalue