underrated
|un-der-rat-ed|
B2
/ˌʌndəˈreɪtɪd/
(underrate)
assess below value
Etymology
Etymology Information
'underrate' originates from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' and the verb 'rate' meaning 'to assess or evaluate.'
Historical Evolution
'underrate' evolved from the Middle English word 'rate' combined with the prefix 'under-' to form the modern English word 'underrate.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to assess below value,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not given the deserved recognition or value.
The movie is highly underrated and deserves more attention.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45