as in underappreciated
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in underestimated
to place too low a value on
it's perhaps the most underrated film of the last decade
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of underrated
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
Night moves: One of the underrated hangout destinations in Broward County will be in the spotlight on Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. during the Oakland Park Art Walk.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 15 May 2025
And while these traits are certainly worth highlighting, there are also other, more underrated qualities that can make leaders truly great.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2025
Sunset boat rides and splash zones at Tygart Lake
Tucked into the northern Allegheny foothills, Tygart Lake State Park is one of the state’s underrated summer hangout spots.
—West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for underrated
Adjective
Vandersloot also was voted second behind Gray as the player who would make the best coach in the future and was mentioned alongside Atkins as an underrated player acquisition.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
Night moves: One of the underrated hangout destinations in Broward County will be in the spotlight on Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. during the Oakland Park Art Walk.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 15 May 2025
And while these traits are certainly worth highlighting, there are also other, more underrated qualities that can make leaders truly great.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2025
Sunset boat rides and splash zones at Tygart Lake
Tucked into the northern Allegheny foothills, Tygart Lake State Park is one of the state’s underrated summer hangout spots.
—West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for underrated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underrated
Adjective
-
This phenomenon, previously attributed to general educational disruption, is now recognized as a significant linguistic and cognitive developmental issue, highlighting the previously underappreciated role of formal education in language and cognitive development.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
-
At times, his value can be underappreciated, but Gordon has been one of the more consistent players for Denver.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
Verb
-
For too long society has underestimated the connection between women and wealth.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
-
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
-
Another unsung hero in the pitching, backup catcher J.C. Escarra, whom Cashman signed as a free agent, also in January ’24, after he was released by the Orioles, has developed into one of the top pitch framers in the game.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
-
These unsung heroes are essential to an artist’s team and its foundation.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
Adjective
-
In retrospect, this may be one of the most significant insights of his pontificate—the frank recognition that the number and gravity of violent conflicts constitute a world war that has largely gone unrecognized.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
9 May 2025
-
For example, a user tries to access a system from an unrecognized device or unusual location.—
Kris Lahiri,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Researchers believe many cases go unnoticed because the condition is harmless.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
23 May 2025
-
The approach works by analyzing energy usage patterns across multiple data points and identifying inefficiencies that might otherwise go unnoticed—especially when left to humans alone.—
David Ly,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
-
The absence of master poacher Robert Lewandowski was felt as a come-and-get-me ball across the face of the goal went unrewarded.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
-
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
Adjective
-
Baker’s career began with bit parts in movies and television (including an uncredited role in Cool Hand Luke) before landing a supporting role alongside Steve McQueen in the 1972 Western Junior Bonner.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
-
For Every Occasion By Audrey Noble Ida Saki Photo: Quinn Wharton There is one other uncredited performer who, in a way, has been in the room since the very beginning of SISSY.—
Laura Regensdorf,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Underrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underrated. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share