Underrate: meaning, definitions and examples

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underrate

[ ˌʌndəˈreɪt ]

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in relationships

To underestimate the value, importance, or quality of someone or something.

Synonyms

underappreciate, underestimate, undervalue

Examples of usage

I feel like you underrate me sometimes.
Don't underrate the impact of your words on others.

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in sports

To underestimate the ability or skill level of an opponent.

Synonyms

underestimate, underestimate, undervalue

Examples of usage

It would be a mistake to underrate their team.

Translations

Translations of the word "underrate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 subestimar

🇮🇳 कम आंकना

🇩🇪 unterschätzen

🇮🇩 meremehkan

🇺🇦 недооцінювати

🇵🇱 niedoceniać

🇯🇵 過小評価する (kashou hyouka suru)

🇫🇷 sous-estimer

🇪🇸 subestimar

🇹🇷 küçümsemek

🇰🇷 과소평가하다 (gwaseopyeonggahada)

🇸🇦 يستخف

🇨🇿 podceňovat

🇸🇰 podceňovať

🇨🇳 低估 (dīgū)

🇸🇮 podcenjevati

🇮🇸 vanmeta

🇰🇿 менсінбеу

🇬🇪 განიცდიან

🇦🇿 qiymətləndirməmək

🇲🇽 subestimar

Word origin

The word 'underrate' originated in the early 17th century, with the prefix 'under-' meaning beneath or below, and 'rate' meaning estimate. Over time, 'underrate' has been used to describe the act of underestimating or undervaluing something or someone. It is commonly used in various contexts, including relationships, sports, and general assessments of value.