underestimated

ADJECTIVE

neglected

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decayed deserted ignored overlooked spurned undervalued unused unwanted

STRONG

abandoned affronted declined deferred depreciated despised deteriorated disdained dismissed disregarded evaded forgotten lapsed omitted postponed scorned shunned

WEAK

cast aside passed over tossed aside unconsidered unheeded unwatched

Antonyms

WEAK

cared for considered heeded used well cared for well tended

Example Sentences

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Underestimated from the start, he is nothing if not relentless.

From Seattle Times • May 27, 2023

Underestimated, manipulative, impulsive, she’s as comfortable skinning a rabbit as she is defrosting a roast.

From New York Times • Mar. 14, 2023

Most Underestimated Acts: For some reason, festival organizers wildly underestimated the draw of rapper 2Chainz, sticking him on one of the smaller stages during an early time slot.

From Time • Apr. 23, 2013

Underestimated and unappreciated, she works hard and makes it look easy.

From Slate • Sep. 27, 2012

Risk of Heart Disease Underestimated, Researchers Say Risk of Heart Disease Underestimated, Researchers Say Heart disease is the leading killer in the U.S., and more than 27 million Americans currently have a cardiac condition.

From Scientific American • Jan. 25, 2012

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