underrate Definition
to underestimate the value, importance, or quality of someone or something.
Using underrate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "underrate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Don't underrate his abilities just because he's young.
Example
I think we underrate the importance of a good education.
Example
The team is often underrated by their opponents.
underrate Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for underrate
- underestimate
- undervalue
- underappreciate
Antonyms for underrate
- overestimate
- overvalue
- overrate
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Summary: underrate in Brief
The verb 'underrate' [ˌʌndəˈreɪt] means to underestimate the value, importance, or quality of someone or something. It is often used to caution against underestimating someone's abilities or the significance of a particular thing. Synonyms include 'underestimate' and 'undervalue,' while antonyms include 'overrate' and 'overestimate.'
