What does underrated mean?
Underrated means Not given enough recognition for its quality..
Underrated
/ʌn.dɚˈɹeɪ.təd/ · adjective
Meaning
Not given enough recognition for its quality..
Definitions by Sense
- Not given enough recognition for its quality.
- simple past and past participle of underrate
Example Sentences
Koeman identified Southampton’s third as their finest goal of the game. Jack Cork, the most underrated player at a much-lauded club, swept the ball out wide to Tadic, who waited for Cork to run to the back post before chipping the ball across to him to slam in a deserved goal from close range, despite an attempted block by Vito Mannone.
The hourly EMU service means that Largs, arguably an underrated seaside destination, is easy enough to reach from Glasgow for a day out.
Synonyms for underrated
Antonyms for underrated
Related Words
Word Forms
- more underrated
- most underrated
- underated
Usage Notes
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Koeman identified Southampton’s third as their finest goal of the game. Jack Cork, the most underrated player at a much-lauded club, swept the ball out wide to Tadic, who waited for Cork to run to the back post before chipping the ball across to him to slam in a deserved goal from close range, despite an attempted block by Vito Mannone.
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