underrated

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adjective

un·​der·​rat·​ed ˌən-dər-ˈrā-təd 

ˌən-də-

: rated or valued too low

an underrated movie/book

… Francis, surely the most underrated player in the league, led the improbable comeback.

—E. M. Swift

Alfred Hitchcock's final film, Family Plot, is a very underrated 1976 comedy-thriller about a phony psychic's accidental involvement with jewel thieves.

—Joe Leydon

underrated

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past tense and past participle of underrate

Examples of underrated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Here is a selection of underrated trees that offer lots of beauty, adaptability, and wildlife value. — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2026

Cornerback tackling might be the most underrated aspect of the game for Minnesota. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Umbria, the underrated, landlocked region in central Italy, is famous for its lush landscapes, medieval palaces, and rustic trattorias. — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

This poignant and beautifully acted boxing film starring the great but underrated actor Stacy Keach is among the true classics of the 20th century. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1778, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for underrated

• abdicated
• abrogated
• acclimated
• activated
• actuated
• adumbrated
• advocated
• aggravated
• aggregated
• agitated
• allocated
• alternated