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    Subestimado (en. Underrated)

    /subestimado/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It applies to something or someone that does not receive adequate recognition or appreciation.
    The talent of that artist has been underestimated by many critics.
    El talento de esa artista ha sido subestimado por muchos críticos.
    Refers to situations where the importance or ability of something or someone is minimized.
    His/her contribution to the project was underestimated and that affected the final outcome.
    Su contribución al proyecto fue subestimada y eso afectó el resultado final.
    Indicates that something is perceived as inferior to what it really is.
    Often, emotional intelligence is underestimated in the workplace.
    A menudo, la inteligencia emocional es subestimada en el ámbito laboral.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'subestimar', which combines the prefix 'sub-' meaning under or less, and 'estimar' meaning to value or consider.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    underestimated but talented
    Refers to someone who does not receive the recognition they deserve for their skill.
    subestimado pero talentoso
    don't underestimate
    A warning not to undervalue the abilities or possibilities of someone or something.
    no subestimes
    they underestimated him/her
    Indicates that something or someone was considered inappropriately.
    lo subestimaron

    Related Words

    subestimar
    To value something or someone at a level lower than its real value.
    subestimar
    estimar
    To value something or someone appropriately.
    estimar
    menospreciar
    To consider someone or something as of little value.
    menospreciar

    Slang Meanings

    A hidden talent that is not valued by others.
    He/she is an underestimated person; everyone thinks he/she cannot do the job, but he/she does it brilliantly.
    Es un subestimado, todos piensan que no puede hacer el trabajo, pero lo hace genial.
    When someone is ignored in a group.
    In that meeting, I felt like the underestimated one in the team; nobody paid attention to my ideas.
    En esa reunión, me sentí como el subestimado del equipo, nadie prestaba atención a mis ideas.