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adjective

Definition of underratednext
as in underappreciated

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verb

past tense of underrate
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
Adjective
What other college towns or cities are considered the most underrated in the nation? — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026 The Black Sea coast is calm, beautiful, and totally underrated. — Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
This no-frills classic is the perfect stop after a long day at the beach, and in my opinion, the clam cake burger is criminally underrated. — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 14 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 See All Example Sentences for underrated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underrated
  1. underappreciated
  2. underestimated
  3. undervalued
  4. unsung
  5. unrecognized
  6. unnoticed
  7. unrewarded
  8. uncredited
Adjective
  • Despite making a ton of money, the stock remains underappreciated and undercovered by Wall Street.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Casey Trotter plays budding drummer Cliff, seemingly a callback to the underappreciated minor character Andy (Giovanni Spina) from the first film.
    — Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of underappreciated
Verb
  • Without a constant flow of information, students could have easily underestimated the importance of voting in an off-year election.
    — Emily Ebersman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Anyone can be underestimated for a long time based on many factors.
    — Wisdom Iheanyichukwu, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of underestimated
Adjective
  • Doeren has always taken pride in his staff’s ability to find and develop undervalued players during his 13-year tenure.
    — Jayson Jenks, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • This approach seeks undervalued assets overlooked by mainstream analysis.
    — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of undervalued
Adjective
  • Food, France, Family and the Stew that Saved my Soul, Sylvie Bigar explores the world in search of unsung culinary delights and vibrant destinations, armed with three passports and four languages.
    — Sylvie Bigar, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • There are many unsung volunteers around the Southland playing important roles for sports programs, whether handling snack bars, helping with security, taking tickets or bringing refreshments.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of unsung
Adjective
  • Postpartum depression, affecting 1 in 7 women, often presents as intrusive thoughts, rage, or numbness, not just sadness, leading to unrecognized symptoms.
    — John Samuels, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Check for errors and old or unrecognized information and investigate each instance.
    — Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of unrecognized
Adjective
  • For every fatality or criminal trial in the news, there are hundreds of unnoticed cases, maybe less severe, but far more common.
    — Alex Hartman, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026
  • But much of Ruscio’s most meticulous work is designed to go unnoticed, from embedding lighting into the set itself to camera-testing every material and paint color.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of unnoticed
Adjective
  • Ireland’s first venture into the New Zealand 22 didn’t come until the 12th minute and went unrewarded when Tadhg Beirne played the ball in an offside position.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • But with the Marlins tallying just two extra-base hits and pitcher William Kempner allowing two runs in an eighth inning that unraveled quickly, another solid start went unrewarded.
    — Tyler M. Carmona July 11, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
Definition of unrewarded
Adjective
  • And Dad actually makes an uncredited vocal cameo on one of the album’s more blessedly strange tracks.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Aniston, meanwhile, most recently appeared on the big screen for a hilarious uncredited cameo in the comedy Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass.
    — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
Definition of uncredited

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