as in underestimated
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 underrated
Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2025
And also that the sequence preceding the pick was an underrated, critical one.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
Anuradha Gupta, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Redford was underrated in his ability to avoid melodrama, always seeking truth in his characters instead of just manipulating the sympathies of his audience.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
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Verb
That’s largely thanks to Lupino’s collaborations with two great — and still somewhat underrated — Warner contract directors, Raoul Walsh and Vincent Sherman.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2025
And also that the sequence preceding the pick was an underrated, critical one.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Planning for stability is critical, yet often underrated by early-stage founders who may not know how to forecast costs, time cash flows or structure compensation sensibly.
—Anuradha Gupta, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Redford was underrated in his ability to avoid melodrama, always seeking truth in his characters instead of just manipulating the sympathies of his audience.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underrated
Verb
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Flood damage is almost never covered by traditional homeowners’ insurance policies, and your risk may be underestimated according to official government flood zone maps.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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However, fall is not to be underestimated.—
Maryam Siddiqi,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But student housing represented a clear, underappreciated opportunity.—
David J. Adelman,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Nonetheless, monetary policy has become a powerful yet underappreciated tool for advancing clean energy.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That logic has also driven his investment in professional bull riding, which Lasry sees as an undervalued asset.—
Alex Sherman,Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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With limited entry-level opportunities, the young employees are feeling shut out and undervalued.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Accessories emerged as the unsung heroes, adding depth and individuality to the collections.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
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The embrace from Eby's unsung hero centered her in the moment and impacted her whole life.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In many cases, fans were able to see that the tickets were surreptitiously forwarded to unrecognized accounts, presumably so they could be sold on third-party sites.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Farrell's completely unrecognized look and vocal cadence struck fans in a massive way, leading to Reeves and DC cooking up a limited miniseries that showcased Penguin's rise in Gotham.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Almost 90 percent of the world’s population is right-handed, a fact that goes unnoticed in most settings but makes a difference in baseball.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The unnamed child slips by unnoticed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For those keeping count, that is more than £4m in unrewarded legal costs for cases the Premier League actually won.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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But her desperate efforts to feed her children often go unrewarded.—
Sarah El Sirgany,
CNN Money,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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More than just a backdrop, the city becomes an uncredited character, shaping the decisions, dreams, and heartbreaks of those who call it home.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Sep. 2025
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Though their roles are uncredited, Charlie and Emilio both made their big-screen debut in Martin’s 1973 film Badlands.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Underrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underrated. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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