UNDERRATE Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

underrate

verb

ˌən-dər-ˈrāt

Definition of underrate

as in to underestimate

to place too low a value on it's perhaps the most underrated film of the last decade

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Recent Examples of underrate The bottom line is Fitzpatrick is still underrated despite being on an absolute heater. — Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026 As a Swedish pop auteur who rose to prominence in the late ‘00s, Lykke Li is probably sick to death of Robyn comparisons — but the only one worth making is to point out that by comparison, Li’s work has been dramatically underrated. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 8 May 2026 Adding a player like Cobie Durant in free agency was really underrated, in my opinion. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026 They were vastly underrated by the recruiting services. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for underrate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for underrate

underestimate

Verb

The hotel is adjacent to Monterey State Park; don’t underestimate the pull of the historic adobe buildings and gardens.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Sales Is the Engine That Drives Growth Founders often underestimate how many hats sales requires them to wear.

— Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026