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Meaning of underrate
to rate or evaluate something or someone as less effective, important, or valuable than they actually are
Etymology of underrate
The word "underrate" originates from the combination of "under" and "rate", with "under" implying a sense of less than or below, and "rate" meaning to evaluate or estimate
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of underestimating or undervaluing something
Synonyms
underestimate
undervalue
belittle
minimize
downgrade
depreciate
devalue
disparage
demean
degrade
cheapen
deprecate
derogate
slight
dismiss
overlook
neglect
ignore
lowball
sell short
shortchange
shortsell
undersell
underprice
underappreciate
misjudge
miscalculate
misestimate
misconstrue
Definitions
- To estimate or evaluate something as less good, important, or valuable than it really is
- * To fail to recognize or appreciate the true value or quality of something
Usage Examples
- The company's stock was undervalued by investors, who failed to see its potential for growth
- * She felt that her contributions to the project were underrrated by her colleagues
- * The new policy has been underrrated by the media, who have failed to recognize its significance
Antonyms
overrate
overestimate
overvalue
overpraise
overappreciate
exaggerate
magnify
amplify
inflate
elevate
upgrade
promote
praise
commend
appreciate
value
recognize
acknowledge