Synonyms of underrate

underrate

verb

ˌən-dər-ˈrāt 

as in to underestimate

to place too low a value on

it's perhaps the most underrated film of the last decade

Synonyms & Similar Words

• underestimate
• undervalue
• sell short
• minimize
• disparage
• belittle
• soft-pedal
• disdain
• depreciate
• de-emphasize
• despise
• play down
• decry
• scorn

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• overestimate
• appreciate
• overrate
• treasure
• value
• cherish
• prize
• overvalue
• respect
• regard
• admire
• esteem
• revere
• adore
• worship
• reverence
• idolize
• venerate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of underrate

Kahan’s voice is one of the things about him that may be underrated. — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

And don’t underrate how perfectly this first film captures something about Spider-Man’s central tragedy. — Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Aug. 2026

Research consistently shows that Black women’s pain is underrated, their concerns dismissed, and their symptoms attributed to non-clinical causes. — Ashoka, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Perhaps the lack of a title contributed to Adelman being underrated for years after his career ended. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026