underreport

[ uhn-der-ri-pawrt, -pohrt ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to report as less or fewer than is correct:

   to underreport the enemy's strength.

Word History and Origins

Origin of underreport¹

First recorded in 1945–50; under- + report

Example Sentences

"When people are alone or lonely, it impacts more than how they are feeling; they underreport what they eat, their desire to eat, and their cravings especially for unhealthy foods."

From Science Daily

Though Alaska Airlines said Emerson had completed all mandated FAA medical evaluations and was never suspended, researchers believe that pilots like Emerson underreport issues such as depression.

From Los Angeles Times

Those rates underreport the problem.

From Washington Times

As one key problem, so-called shy Trump voters underreport their Trumpian support for fear of cancellation or retribution.

From Washington Times

It also turns out that, for some reason, the French significantly underreport heart disease on death certificates, according to a WHO investigation.

From Slate