Synonyms

underrate

American

[uhn-der-reyt] / ˌʌn dərˈreɪt /

verb (used with object)

underrated, underrating

to rate or evaluate too low; underestimate.

underrate British

/ ˌʌndəˈreɪt /

verb

(tr) to underestimate

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Etymology

Origin of underrate

First recorded in 1615–25; under- + rate ¹

Example Sentences

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Inflicting boredom on visiting journalists is an underrated achievement for a country.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Not for us, not for me," said the head coach this week when asked if Kamara was underrated outside the club.

From BBC

But if I could recommend one slightly underrated entry from the black-and-white set — one that rewards a rewatch, or a first watch, with uncommon pleasures — might I gently point you toward “Christmas in Connecticut”?

From Salon

Sometimes, some of the stuff he does is a bit underrated.

From BBC

Our annual spotlight on travel includes underrated U.S. cities and faraway lands worth the epic voyage they require.

From The Wall Street Journal

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