underrated
adjective
un·der·rat·ed
ˌən-dər-ˈrā-təd 
ˌən-də-
: rated or valued too low
an underrated movie/book
… Francis, surely the most underrated player in the league, led the improbable comeback.—
E. M. Swift
E. M. SwiftAlfred Hitchcock's final film, Family Plot, is a very underrated 1976 comedy-thriller about a phony psychic's accidental involvement with jewel thieves.—Joe Leydon
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Mobley, Jackson, Atlanta’s ball-thieving Dyson Daniels and the Clippers’ wildly underrated Ivica Zubac are the four players vying for runner-up status on my list.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Similarly, after a very funny start, Juliette Lewis gets fewer opportunities to showcase her underrated talent for physical comedy; this isn’t her Substance, but a similar Demi Moore-style vehicle surely can’t be far away.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
Zoe Saldaña, nominated for best supporting actress, has already won a Golden Globe and a Cannes acting award for her tour de force turn as Emilia’s resourceful lawyer, Rita Mora Castro — the first major prizes for the shamefully underrated performer.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
As Hughes Fire Explodes To 10,000 Acres Showcase Your Curiosity And Growth Mindset In Job Application
One of the most underrated qualities employers seek is curiosity—the willingness to learn, adapt, and grow.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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John Hollinger, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Similarly, after a very funny start, Juliette Lewis gets fewer opportunities to showcase her underrated talent for physical comedy; this isn’t her Substance, but a similar Demi Moore-style vehicle surely can’t be far away.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
Zoe Saldaña, nominated for best supporting actress, has already won a Golden Globe and a Cannes acting award for her tour de force turn as Emilia’s resourceful lawyer, Rita Mora Castro — the first major prizes for the shamefully underrated performer.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
As Hughes Fire Explodes To 10,000 Acres Showcase Your Curiosity And Growth Mindset In Job Application
One of the most underrated qualities employers seek is curiosity—the willingness to learn, adapt, and grow.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Underrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underrated. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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