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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“One of the underrated aspects when you’re watching wide receivers is toughness, and he kind of oozes toughness,” said Daniel Jeremiah, lead draft analyst for NFL Network.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Meatloaf is the most underrated order in the steakhouse canon.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

They succeeded — this musical is an underrated gem — but its Luna’s less showy performance that truly winds up stealing your heart.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

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

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

But if the quiet parts are filler, maybe filler’s underrated.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera