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underrate

[ uhn-der-reyt ]

verb (used with object)

underrated, underrating.
  1. to rate or evaluate too low; underestimate.


underrate

/ ˌʌԻəˈɪ /

verb

  1. tr to underestimate
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of underrate1

First recorded in 1615–25; under- + rate 1
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This change, besides featuring the arrival of the underrated steal of the season — Dorian Finney-Smith! — also resulted in a new bond between Redick and Reaves.

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He called his run-blocking game “underrated” because it has taken a back seat in recent seasons as his impact in the pass game grew.

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Four flashed their star potential, including underrated draft gems Tarheeb Still and Cam Hart, a pair of fifth-round cornerbacks who took on starting roles.

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After three scorching seasons of Apple TV+’s vastly underrated “Physical,” Byrne’s turn in “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” immediately confirms her as one of the most captivating screen presences of her time.

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Flea: Jimmy Garrison might be the most underrated jazz bass player of them all.

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