Underrating (Noun)
Meaning
An estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The investors were guilty of underrating the potential of the new startup, which ended up exceeding all expectations.
- The company's financial projections were based on an underrating of the market demand for their product.
- The critics' underrating of the film's impact on the industry was later proven wrong by its influence on future movies.
- The underdog team's chances of winning were the result of an underrating of their skills and determination by the opposing team.
- The stock's value was subject to an underrating by analysts, who failed to recognize its growth potential.