as in underappreciated
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as in underestimated
to place too low a value on
it's perhaps the most underrated film of the last decade
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Recent Examples of underrated
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
Most people think of hopping on a flight when going on a long-distance trip, but buses are an underrated way to travel that can be friendlier to both your wallet and the environment.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
Their defense has been key to their success and an underrated part of their team.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2025
Shoot in stride shooter first but some underrated moves at times.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The 2001 season was MAGICAL & that defense was the most underrated in Bears history IMO.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
Most people think of hopping on a flight when going on a long-distance trip, but buses are an underrated way to travel that can be friendlier to both your wallet and the environment.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
Their defense has been key to their success and an underrated part of their team.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2025
Shoot in stride shooter first but some underrated moves at times.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underrated
Adjective
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The next challenge is energy security, which was underappreciated until relatively recently.—
DANIEL YERGIN,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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But Mikael Granlund getting some love is nice to see; he’s always felt a bit underappreciated.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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For too long society has underestimated the connection between women and wealth.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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As the world faces increasingly extreme weather, research is finding that heat waves are being underestimated in some parts of the world.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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When David Jefferson's wife, Jill Wolfe, was diagnosed with cancer, her friend and Jefferson's unsung hero Nichole Kyle was persistent in helping her.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
18 Feb. 2025
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Sofia Jeans Wide Collar Zip Cardigan Cardigans are the unsung hero of spring.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While figures like Rosa Parks became household names, grassroots leaders like Griffin made waves in their own communities, driving change that often went unrecognized on a national scale.—
Jason Clayworth,
Axios,
21 Feb. 2025
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Each hour this goes unrecognized makes the success of the coup more likely.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Fortunately, the guest managed to go unnoticed, despite their footwear failing them at the worst possible moment.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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If nothing else, the most unusual employment experiment in college hoops has not gone unnoticed.—
Brian Hamilton,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The remake’s emphasis on believability comes with a host of simplistic morals, such as how hard work begets dignity, righteous people will experience setbacks but never go unrewarded, and true love wins in the end.—
Elle Carroll,
Vulture,
24 Dec. 2024
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Schauffele, the No. 2 player in the world, has spent the better part of six years as golf’s great, but largely unrewarded, model of consistency.—
Brody Miller,
The Athletic,
21 July 2024
Adjective
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Dolly Parton — who was an uncredited producer on original series through her company Sandollar Entertainment and has long been attached to a potential Buffy reboot — will also return to the Buffyverse to executive produce.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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As evidenced by this book and numerous other sources, Elvis’ influences are no longer unknown or even uncredited.—
Cory Oldweiler,
Boston Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Underrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underrated. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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