underrate

/ˌəndəˈreɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to regard or consider something as being less important or valuable than it really is

“She underrated the difficulty of the project and was surprised by the challenges she faced.”

2. verb

to underestimate or undervalue something

“He underrated the strength of the opposing team and lost the game.”

3. noun

the act of regarding or considering something as being less important or valuable than it really is

“The manager criticized the team for their underrating of the opponent’s skills.”

4. noun

an instance of regarding or considering something as being less important or valuable than it really is

“The company’s underrating of the market led to a significant loss in sales.”

Synonyms

  • misjudge
  • underestimate
  • undervalue

Antonyms

  • overestimate
  • overrate
  • overvalue