underrated
word · lemma: underrate
Definition
When something or someone is better or more valuable than most people realize or give credit for.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal, used for movies, artists, skills, or places. Suggests something deserves more praise or attention. Often paired with 'overrated' (valued too highly). Common in reviews: 'an underrated movie' or 'highly underrated'.
Spanish: subestimadoPortuguese (BR): subestimadoPortuguese (PT): subestimadoChinese (Simplified): 被低估的Chinese (Traditional): 被低估的Hindi: कम आंका गयाArabic: مُقَلَّل من قدره
Example Sentences
That movie was really underrated by critics.
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Some people think broccoli is an underrated vegetable.
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He is an underrated player on the team.
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I think summer rain is so underrated—it’s actually refreshing.
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This little café is totally underrated—hardly anyone knows about it.
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Being able to listen is an underrated skill in today’s world.
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