underrated

[uhn-der-rey-tid] / ˌʌn dərˈreɪ tɪd /

VERB

devalue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

underestimate underprice undervalue

STRONG

belittle depreciate discount minimize

WEAK

underprize

Antonyms

STRONGEST

overestimate

STRONG

increase overrate praise raise

WEAK

exaggerate overassess overvalue

VERB

underestimate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

underprice undervalue

STRONG

belittle devalue discount misjudge

Antonyms

STRONG

increase raise

WEAK

exaggerate overassess overestimate overrate overvalue

Example Sentences

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Meatloaf is the most underrated order in the steakhouse canon.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

It may be the side of his personality that allowed him to cultivate a solo career of uncompromising integrity and, in commercial terms, one criminally underrated.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

For Patterson, getting the best out of his defenders never proved to be a problem at TCU, where he was known for unearthing underrated prospects on the defensive end.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

I think he's one of the most underrated players in the Premier League.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

It was clear that Holly had not underrated their danger near Efrafa.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams