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.