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
Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
That makes catnip an underrated option for anyone willing to share a corner of the yard with the neighborhood felines.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Jim Edwards, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Outdoor rugs are underrated as pieces of decor—they’re one of the easiest ways to make your space look intentionally put together with minimal effort.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Consistency on days off is the most underrated strategy available.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
That makes catnip an underrated option for anyone willing to share a corner of the yard with the neighborhood felines.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Verb
Incrementalism is underrated, in other words.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Outdoor rugs are underrated as pieces of decor—they’re one of the easiest ways to make your space look intentionally put together with minimal effort.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underrated
Adjective
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As Americans more readily embrace world cinema and non-English languages, The Envelope spoke with six interpreters about the complexities of a role that has become increasingly visible and valuable — and, for a change, turned the spotlight on their underappreciated work.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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That’s because there’s an underappreciated cost to not fixing problems within the police force, one of which is legal settlements tied to police misconduct, Boik added.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In a movie depicting a sound team, and one where sound is so crucial, their work cannot be underestimated.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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And one of real and growing danger that cannot be underestimated.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The yuan, by the estimate of Brad Setser, a Council on Foreign Relations senior fellow who tracks Chinese capital flows and who previously served at Treasury, is about 20% undervalued.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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And at the center of it all is Carell — an 11-time Emmy nominee who is overdue, undervalued, and once again, doing some of his career-best work.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Coral restoration is often in the spotlight, but seagrasses are emerging as unsung heroes of climate resilience.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Max Strus has been the unsung hero of Cleveland’s playoff run.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Although attempts were made to wake her up through verbal and sternal stimuli, her difficulty breathing went unrecognized for 15 minutes.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Users should also check event logs for any unrecognized changes to DNS server settings.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Due to the small size of the blacklegged tick and the tendency for its bite to go unnoticed, not everyone who experiences Lyme disease symptoms remembers being bitten by a tick, according to Harvard Health.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Residents at a homeowner association meeting in April questioned how an Iron Mountain data center crept into their backyard unnoticed.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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And Solomon didn’t go unrewarded – the film won the Stolman Audience Award for Best Film at the 29th edition of SIFF.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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This invisible effort, frequently performed by women or underrepresented groups, prevents conflict but goes unacknowledged and unrewarded, leading to burnout.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This time round, Starr’s mortified co-stars included Yul Brynner, who made an uncredited appearance as a transvestite cabaret singer.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Pasqual was in an uncredited role, while Shehorn was working in the makeup department, per her IMDb.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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“Underrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underrated. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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