underassessed
Not fully appraised
Underassessed describes something that has been evaluated too low—whether in monetary value, importance, or severity.
Property may be underassessed for tax purposes, resulting in lower payments than warranted.
A risk can be underassessed when its true danger isn't fully recognized: The threat was seriously underassessed by intelligence agencies.
Not noticed or considered
- underestimatedMisjudged as inferior
- underratedValued below true worth
- unrecognizedNot identified or acknowledged
- neglectedNot given proper attention
underappreciated · disregarded · unacknowledged · overshadowed · minimized · downplayed · misjudged · undervalued
Lacking adequate media attention
- auditFormal accounts examination
- noncomplianceFailure to follow requirements
- evasionAct of escaping detection
- avoidanceDeliberate keeping away
shortfall · arrears · revenue · deficit · taxable · scrutiny · penalties · loophole
Rated below true worth
overlooked
Not noticed or considered
- underestimatedMisjudged as inferior
- underratedValued below true worth
- unrecognizedNot identified or acknowledged
neglected · underappreciated · disregarded · unacknowledged · overshadowed · minimized · downplayed · misjudged · undervalued · unappreciated
underreported
Lacking adequate media attention
- auditFormal accounts examination
- noncomplianceFailure to follow requirements
- evasionAct of escaping detection
avoidance · shortfall · arrears · revenue · deficit · taxable · scrutiny · penalties · loophole · recoupment
undervalued
Rated below true worth
underassessedoverassessed
Rated too highly
overvalued · overexamined · overestimated · overrated · overappraised
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