as in underappreciated
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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
Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
There are plenty of underrated places that never seem to get crowded.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 4 Mar. 2025
One of the most underrated skills in leadership is knowing how to find the right people to learn from.
—Alla Adam, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The influence of a bad owner is perhaps the most underrated aspect of major sports.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
He’s got underrated offensive skill for a defensive defenseman too, as he’s chipped in with 13 points in 36 games despite missing some time with an injury, which is about a 30-point pace over 82 games.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
There are plenty of underrated places that never seem to get crowded.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 4 Mar. 2025
One of the most underrated skills in leadership is knowing how to find the right people to learn from.
—Alla Adam, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The influence of a bad owner is perhaps the most underrated aspect of major sports.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underrated
Adjective
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It’s taken a decade, but the overlooked and underappreciated Wii U game Xenoblade Chronicles X has finally been given its chance to shine on the Switch.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Side note: For fans of the chronically underappreciated reality series FBoy Island (hosted by the fabulous Nikki Glaser), Mia was one of the leads!—
Charlotte Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For too long society has underestimated the connection between women and wealth.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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As the world faces increasingly extreme weather, research is finding that heat waves are being underestimated in some parts of the world.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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Callner shifted his focus towards music with names such as Diana Ross, Paul Simon, and Liza Minnelli, before rising to prominence as an unsung hero of the entertainment world through his prolific career directing music videos.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
20 Mar. 2025
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For those in need, Form 4868 is the unsung hero of spring, granting you an automatic six-month extension to file your tax return.—
Ashley Case,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But for every masker getting their flowers, dozens more remain in the shadows, their artistry largely unrecognized beyond their community.—
Harriet Shepherd,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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Pimentel questioned whether the North’s distance created a blind spot for the country’s center, resulting in the unrecognized and misunderstood nature of its unique practices.—
Silvia Benedetti,
ARTnews.com,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This type of mistake didn't go unnoticed as several of his colleagues pushed back on it.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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While drones, cameras and security staff are visible, much of the technology working behind the scenes goes unnoticed.—
Josh Bruni,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The remake’s emphasis on believability comes with a host of simplistic morals, such as how hard work begets dignity, righteous people will experience setbacks but never go unrewarded, and true love wins in the end.—
Elle Carroll,
Vulture,
24 Dec. 2024
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Schauffele, the No. 2 player in the world, has spent the better part of six years as golf’s great, but largely unrewarded, model of consistency.—
Brody Miller,
The Athletic,
21 July 2024
Adjective
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John David got his start in small uncredited roles in some of Denzel's most beloved films like Malcolm X (1992) and Devil in a Blue Dress (1995), while Malcolm got his start working as a production assistant for Jon Favreau's Chef (2014) and Lee's She's Gotta Have It.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Dolly Parton, who was an uncredited producer on the hit '90s show through her company Sandollar Entertainment, will also return.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Underrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underrated. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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