as in underestimating
to place too low a value on
it's perhaps the most underrated film of the last decade
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Strategy to come out on top Still, experts caution against underestimating China’s long-term prospects.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026 -
Many workers also misunderstand Social Security's role in retirement, either overestimating or underestimating its importance, experts note.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Underrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underrating. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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