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Definition of underevaluate
underevaluate
/ˌʌndərɪˈvæljueɪt/
un · der · e · val · u · ate
Adjective:underevaluated
•Past Simple:underevaluated
•Past Participle:underevaluated
•Present Participle:underevaluating
underevaluate Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
6
• verb
1
To evaluate or assess something as having less value, importance, or significance than it actually possesses.
Example
"Critics often underevaluate the early works of the composer, focusing instead on his later symphonies."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Underevaluate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/underevaluate