UNDERRATED Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

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

The problem is that the Giants are a bit overrated after demolishing the Cowboys and the Rams are a bit underrated after their terrible performance in Australia against the 49ers. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026 But Rey has always had her own unique directorial voice, most notably in her underrated 2015 film, Unexpected. — Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Verb

Research consistently shows that Black women’s pain is underrated, their concerns dismissed, and their symptoms attributed to non-clinical causes. — Ashoka, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Perhaps the lack of a title contributed to Adelman being underrated for years after his career ended. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for underrated

Recent Examples of Synonyms for underrated

Adjective

And then there is perhaps the most underappreciated aspect of this preparation.

— Leslie John, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
And that rigor comes from the fact, another sort of underappreciated fact, is that science and a scientific idea—there’s the content of the idea and there’s the context of the idea.

— David Brooks, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of underappreciated

Verb

Did being underestimated teach you something about seeing potential in other people?

— Lane Brown, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
Analysts argued that the potential benefits from this year's acquisition spree, which was funded by Lilly's GLP-1 windfall, are being underestimated by the market.

— Jeff Marks,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of underestimated

Adjective

That would have to be Cincinnati’s unsung Sal Stewart, who even if nobody probably had him on their Rookie of the Year bingo card at the start of the season, happens to be leading all NL rookies in homers (32) and RBI (110) and has played every day.

— Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026
Jones, a key contributor on an unsung side of the field, helped Geneva post its sixth shutout of the season Thursday night with a 2-0 nonconference win at Bartlett.

— Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of unsung

Adjective

Thoughts of suicide can touch anyone, regardless of age, background or circumstance, and they’re often tied to mental health conditions that go unrecognized or untreated.

— Courtney Marx, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Nicole Wyskoarko embodies that truth every day — a legal mastermind with an artist’s heart, who champions creators, protects creativity, and sees potential in people and ideas that might otherwise go unrecognized.

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of unrecognized

Adjective

This approach should get you out of trouble — and issue a subtle warning that the raucous festivities did not go unnoticed.

— Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
If management overpromises, AI will make the story sound more sophisticated—and without human oversight, that will go unnoticed until the consequences become visible to all.

— David Ribott, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 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

Singer and songwriter Johnny Cash made an uncredited guest appearance in the show’s first episode.

— Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
By 1984, only Day-Lewis had landed more than one film role, and his first, in John Schlesinger’s Sunday Bloody Sunday, went uncredited.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of uncredited

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