1. to have too low an opinion of the ability, value, or importance of someone or something

Examples

• Don’t underrate her intelligence just because she’s quiet.
• The coach warned the team not to underrate their opponents.
• Many people underrate the importance of getting enough sleep.
• Critics initially underrated the film, but it became a classic.
• He tends to underrate his own abilities and lacks confidence.
• The company underrated the demand for their new product.
• Teachers should never underrate a student’s potential for growth.