as in underestimating
to place too low a value on
it's perhaps the most underrated film of the last decade
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underestimating
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Chase Ames Before the season, Dripping Springs coach Galen Zimmerman told the Statesman that most fans and media were underestimating his Tigers.—
Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
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As middle management jobs shrink, workplace experts say executives may be underestimating just how crucial these roles are to their companies — especially in the age of AI.—
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“Underrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underrating. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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