underrated
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
E. M. SwiftAlfred 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
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Keionte Scott, arguably one of college football’s most underrated players this season, provided that spark.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
More speed on the field One of the more underrated aspects of the Royals’ outfield additions is their speed.
—Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2026
One of the most underrated spots in town!
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
Buff Merino Move Multifunctional Neckwear A wool buff is another one of those underrated travel items that earns its place in any winter packing list.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
More speed on the field One of the more underrated aspects of the Royals’ outfield additions is their speed.
—Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2026
One of the most underrated spots in town!
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
Buff Merino Move Multifunctional Neckwear A wool buff is another one of those underrated travel items that earns its place in any winter packing list.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
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“Underrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underrated. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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