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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
Curiosity One of the most underrated career advantages of the AI era may be knowing what to ask. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Take a wine tour in one of the country’s most underrated wine regions, the Yadkin Valley American Viticultural Area. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
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 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
  • 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
  • The Nissan is an underappreciated option in my opinion, with a better interior than the VW.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of underappreciated
Verb
  • And the data also means Black women's unemployment is likely severely underestimated, as some women stop looking for work.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Industrial Engine Behind K-Beauty The industrial part of the story is often underestimated.
    — Darko Pavic, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of underestimated
Adjective
  • Now healthy, the Mets acquired him in a minor league trade with the Dodgers on Monday, seeing an undervalued arm who could potentially make an impact.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Leaders who elevate undervalued teammates support healthier, happier, more cohesive teams.
    — Martina Seferovic, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of undervalued
Adjective
  • But the filmmakers hoped to focus on the resilience and unsung work of the county employees — not just the tragedy.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
  • The Chiefs have enjoyed a dynasty, which isn’t achievable without having many unsung architects behind the scenes.
    — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of unsung
Adjective
  • Because symptoms are delayed and variable, many cases initially go unrecognized or are mistaken for other allergic or gastrointestinal disorders.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The company said commercial remaining performance obligations, a measure of unearned revenue and unrecognized revenue, increased 8% to $678 billion from the previous quarter.
    — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 29 July 2026
Definition of unrecognized
Adjective
  • These guys might do much of the unglamorous work that goes unnoticed, breaking up play, playing short passes and sliding across into position to snuff out counter-attacks, but their role is highly valued in the transfer market.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The company’s work would not go unnoticed in the German soccer industry.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 10 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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