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underrated

 

[ ˌʌndəˈreɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

quality

Underestimated or undervalued; not given the recognition or praise that it deserves.

Synonyms

underappreciated, underestimated, underrecognized, undervalued

Examples of usage

  • He is such an underrated actor, his talent is truly remarkable.
  • This movie is so underrated, it deserves much more recognition.
  • The beauty of this place is underrated by many visitors.
  • She is an underrated artist, her work is truly exceptional.
  • The importance of mental health is often underrated in society.

Translations

Translations of the word "underrated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 subestimado

🇮🇳 कमआंका गया

🇩🇪 unterbewertet

🇮🇩 kurang dihargai

🇺🇦 недооцінений

🇵🇱 niedoceniany

🇯🇵 過小評価された

🇫🇷 sous-estimé

🇪🇸 subestimado

🇹🇷 değersizleştirilmiş

🇰🇷 과소평가된

🇸🇦 مُقَدَّر بِقَدْرٍ قَلِيلٍ

🇨🇿 podceňovaný

🇸🇰 podceňovaný

🇨🇳 被低估的

🇸🇮 podcenjen

🇮🇸 vanmetinn

🇰🇿 бағаланбаған

🇬🇪 დაფასებული

🇦🇿 dəyərləndirilməmiş

🇲🇽 subestimado

Etymology

The word 'underrated' originated in the mid-19th century, combining the prefix 'under-' meaning 'less than' or 'below' with 'rate' meaning 'to estimate the value or worth of something'. The term gained popularity in modern usage to describe something that is not given the recognition or praise it truly deserves, highlighting the disparity between actual value and perceived value.

See also: berate, overrate, overrated, rate, rated, rates, rating, ratings, underrate, underrating.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,712, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.