underrated
adj. US //ˌəndɝˈɹeɪtɪd// UK //ˌʌndəɹˈeɪtɪd// un·der·rat·ed
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1 better than people think (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediateused to describe something that is actually very good, but most people do not realize it or give it enough credit.
denoting something that is not rated or valued highly enough; better than its reputation suggests.
ExampleI think that small café is very underrated; they have the best coffee in the city.
ExampleThe director's early films remain criminally underrated by critics, who often overlook their technical innovation in favour of his later, more commercial successes.
- undervalued
- unappreciated
- overlooked
From under- + rated.
From underrate + -ed.
- Verbrated
- Adjectiveunderrated