underrated
/ʌn.dɚˈɹeɪ.təd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Not given enough recognition for its quality.
Adjective
Examples
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, despi
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “underrated” mean?
Not given enough recognition for its quality.
Is “underrated” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.