underrated
Americanadjective
verb
Usage
What does underrated mean? If you call something underrated, it means you think the general opinion about it is lower than it should be. Underrated is an adjective, but is also the past tense of the verb underrate. It is somewhat more common to call something underrated than to say that people underrate it, but both are used. The opposite of underrated is overrated, which is perhaps more commonly used. Example: I think Brussels sprouts are an underrated food.
Etymology
Origin of underrated
Example Sentences
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What “Is This It” and its underrated follow-up, “Room on Fire,” mean to original fans will differ from what they mean to listeners who meet the Strokes through more recent albums.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
With that in mind, Grimes was asked if the Lakers are being viewed as an underrated defensive team on the perimeter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
The rub here is that there’s a difference between a film that becomes a cult classic because it’s genuinely underrated, and one that achieves that status through the unholy, rose-colored lens of social media obsession.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
“Lioness” and “MobLand” are violent fun, “Colin From Accounts” is terrific, ”Diarra From Detroit” is an underrated gem and the sports lineup is solid.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
“I think pain is the most underrated emotion available to us,” the Count said.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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