UNDERRATED Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

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Definition of underrated

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

Meryl Streep started her family—aka, an empire of underrated creatives—with ex-husband Don Gummer at age 30, and had her youngest daughter Louisa Jacobson at 41. — Adrianne Reece, InStyle, 31 July 2026 Also, because of Clark’s popularity, Indiana All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell is underrated or overlooked. — Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026

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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

Adjective

Overconfidence may add risk Such user errors are an underappreciated danger of using these substances.

— C. Michael White, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
Compass Point initiates Charles Schwab as buy Compass Point says the stock is underappreciated.

— Michael Bloom, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of underappreciated

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However, Kim said the government likely underestimated the risk appetite of the nation’s retail investors.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
The architects seriously underestimated the necessary square footage for a comfortable shower stall, but for anyone hunting for an intimate, upscale hotel, the search stops here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 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

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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

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
The challenge hinges on whether claimants were born Italians with unrecognized citizenship, as previous case law had ruled.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of unrecognized

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

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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
The Terminator was also, technically, an uncredited screenwriting job, but Wisher was crucial in helping Cameron develop the film.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026

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