underrated

American  

[uhn-der-rey-tid] / ˌʌn dərˈreɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. rated or evaluated too low; underestimated or undervalued.

   It’s an accomplished album from an underrated band, and will hopefully get them the recognition they deserve.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of underrate.

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

underrate ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

I asked Gemini to give away the ending to the 10-minute YouTube video, “Your Microwave’s Most Underrated Button.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

Curry in 2021 launched Underrated Golf, a circuit built around the principle of provide equity, access and opportunity.

From Washington Times • Jul. 11, 2023

Underrated Two teams of gamers compete across classic and current Nintendo Switch titles for charity in a four-night special event.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2021

Underrated is the mound of salt-and-pepper soft-shell crab battered in flour and sautéed with garlic and chilies.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2018

But when away his regiment ran, His place was at the fore, O- That celebrated, Cultivated, Underrated Nobleman, The Duke of Plaza-Toro!

From Songs of a Savoyard by Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), Sir

Related Words

• underestimate
• underprice
• undervalue