as in to underestimate
to place too low a value on
it's perhaps the most underrated film of the last decade
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Brissett’s impact underrated For most of his career, Brissett has lived between the 25th and 35th-best quarterbacks in the league.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 21 July 2024
Harden might not have the reputation of a defensive guru, but his quick and feisty hands have long been underrated.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
If anything, his political skills have been underrated In a very real way, Donald Trump was running not just for the presidency but for his life.
—David Mamet, National Review, 21 Nov. 2024
In my humble opinion, deep, beautiful green is underrated every holiday season.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 12 Dec. 2024
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 21 July 2024
Harden might not have the reputation of a defensive guru, but his quick and feisty hands have long been underrated.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
If anything, his political skills have been underrated In a very real way, Donald Trump was running not just for the presidency but for his life.
—David Mamet, National Review, 21 Nov. 2024
In my humble opinion, deep, beautiful green is underrated every holiday season.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Underrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underrate. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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