Underrate: meaning, definitions and examples
👎
underrate
[ ˌʌndəˈreɪt ]
in relationships
To underestimate the value, importance, or quality of someone or something.
Synonyms
underappreciate, underestimate, undervalue.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
---|---|
underrate |
Used when someone is given less credit than they deserve, often relating to talent or capabilities.
|
underestimate |
Used when someone inaccurately judges something or someone to be less capable or important than they actually are. Can have negative implications if it leads to mistakes or errors in judgment.
|
undervalue |
Used when assigning lower worth to something than it realistically holds, often in a financial or quantitative sense.
|
underappreciate |
Used when someone's efforts or contributions are not fully recognized or valued.
|
Examples of usage
- I feel like you underrate me sometimes.
- Don't underrate the impact of your words on others.
in sports
To underestimate the ability or skill level of an opponent.
Synonyms
underestimate, underestimate, undervalue.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
---|---|
underrate |
This word is often used when someone's abilities, talents, or potential are not fully recognized or appreciated. It tends to emphasize a lack of recognition for someone's true worth.
|
underestimate |
This term is used when someone makes a mistake in judging the difficulty, size, or importance of something, usually considering it to be less than it actually is. It can be about people or things and often implies a wrongful judgment.
|
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
Etymology
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.
See also: berate, overrate, overrated, rate, rated, rates, rating, ratings, underrated, underrating.