UNDERRATING Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

underrating

verb

present participle of underrate

as in underestimating

to place too low a value on it's perhaps the most underrated film of the last decade

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underestimating

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The second mistake is underestimating the width of the curtain panels.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
However, Aaron Boone isn’t underestimating a Boston ballclub that started off slow and fired Alex Cora before going on a historic run and earning the second Wild Card spot.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Sep. 2026

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