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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
Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026
Plus, eight workout examples that fit the bill for zone 2, giving you ample options to experience the underrated awesomeness yourself.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 28 Jan. 2026
Abby Phillip, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
Compared with certified batteries, whose public safety risks may be overblown, the dangers of counterfeit batteries may be underrated.
—Andrew Moseman, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
General curiosity, the drama between himself, Rihanna and Drake, and because Rocky has become one of the more underrated trendsetters in hip-hop.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026
Plus, eight workout examples that fit the bill for zone 2, giving you ample options to experience the underrated awesomeness yourself.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
Jackson was discounted, misunderstood, and underrated for most of those eight years, until his second- place finish in the Democratic primary in 1988 changed that.
—Abby Phillip, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
Compared with certified batteries, whose public safety risks may be overblown, the dangers of counterfeit batteries may be underrated.
—Andrew Moseman, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underrated
Adjective
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What does underappreciated mean, really, outside of any individual’s taste?—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
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That portfolio management aspect of the business is underappreciated.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Valdez didn’t create from a place of self-pity or victimhood, but with a bit of chip on his shoulder — eager to prove wrong those who underestimated him based on his background.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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Everyone underestimated me, except me and my family.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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What once appeared to be an undervalued Bitcoin miner just a few months ago is now attracting interest from analysts and investors.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Valuing a company is a subjective endeavor, but undervalued stocks typically have price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios below their own five-year averages and below those of their competitors.—
The Motley Fool,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Devil's food cake mix and Cool Whip are true unsung heroes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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In 1926, the men were looking for a way to make those previously unsung contributions of African Americans known to the public.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Look for who feels seen or overlooked, which moments are usually highlighted, and where teams might feel unrecognized or underappreciated.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Some injuries can even go unrecognized for a little bit.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Perhaps unnoticed among the issues in this state related to housing affordability is the slight reprieve taking place throughout Los Angeles County.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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The tensions haven’t gone unnoticed in Russia, NATO’s biggest threat.—
Lorne Cook,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Fans hopeful for new material left unrewarded.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
20 Nov. 2025
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Cinematographer Robbie Ryan picked up an Academy Award nomination for his work, though Fisher went unrewarded — not counting his FilmLight win.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Demond started acting in the 1970s with an uncredited role in Cotton Comes to Harlem.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Directed by William Beaudine and an uncredited Tom McNamara.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Underrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underrated. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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