Underrating: meaning, definitions and examples

This is a duplicate and appears to have the same meaning and usage as the first 'underrating'.

• Similar to previous underrating context.

This is used when someone makes an incorrect or lower assessment of the capabilities, amount, or impact of something or someone.

• It's easy to underestimate the complexity of this project.
• Don't underestimate her ability to solve problems.

This term is used when someone places too little value or importance on something or someone, often in financial or personal contexts.

• Many people undervalue the importance of good mental health.
• The stock market tends to undervalue small tech companies.

This is used when someone does not appreciate or recognize the full value or effort of someone or something.

• Employees often feel underappreciated if their hard work isn't acknowledged.
• She tends to underappreciate the beauty of her surroundings.

Used when someone consistently values something or someone as less important or less capable than it really is. This implies a habitual or ongoing action.

• His underrating of the team's abilities led to their underperformance
• The continuous underrating of her skills by her colleagues made her feel unappreciated

Commonly used when someone makes a judgment that is too low, often underestimating the difficulty of a task, the power of an opponent, or the capabilities of a person. It can be a one-time mistake rather than an ongoing pattern.

• Don't underestimate the difficulty of this exam
• He underestimated how much time the project would take