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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Is there a player or coach that has given you an underrated assist behind the scenes?
—Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
But cats are misunderstood, underrated pets for runners.
—Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 25 May 2025
Part of these low numbers can be attributed to its seasonal operation: The park is open from late May to late September, so the warmer part of the year is the only time visitors can enjoy this underrated national park.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 May 2025
Cason Wallace, who recorded two steals and a flurry of defensive activity, is an underrated screen navigator — which also allows Caruso to stay on Jokić as long as possible.
—Kelly Iko, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
But cats are misunderstood, underrated pets for runners.
—Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 25 May 2025
Part of these low numbers can be attributed to its seasonal operation: The park is open from late May to late September, so the warmer part of the year is the only time visitors can enjoy this underrated national park.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 May 2025
Cason Wallace, who recorded two steals and a flurry of defensive activity, is an underrated screen navigator — which also allows Caruso to stay on Jokić as long as possible.
—Kelly Iko, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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“Underrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underrated. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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