under-
Old Englishbelow, insufficiently
Prefix · means "below, insufficiently"
About the prefix under-
An Old English prefix indicating a position beneath or an insufficient degree. It contrasts with "over-" and modifies verbs, nouns, and adjectives.
Roots often paired with under-
Associated Words · 31
understand
to grasp the meaning; to know how something works
undermine
To gradually weaken or sabotage something
undergraduate
A university student who has not yet received a degree; relating to such students
underscore
To underline or emphasize; a line drawn beneath text
download
To transfer data from a remote server to a local device; a downloaded file
underestimate
To judge someone or something as less capable or valuable than they are; a low estimate
underwater
Beneath the surface of water; in financial difficulty
underline
To draw a line under text; to emphasize; a line drawn beneath text
underdog
A person or team expected to lose; someone at a disadvantage
understate
To describe something as less significant than it really is
undercurrent
A hidden flow of water beneath the surface; a concealed feeling or tendency
downgrade
To reduce in rank or rating; a reduction in status or a downhill slope
underfunded
Not provided with enough money to operate properly
undervalue
To assign too low a value to; to underestimate
underserved
Not receiving adequate services or resources
underappreciated
Not recognized or valued as much as deserved
misunderstood
Not correctly understood or appreciated
underutilized
Not used to its full potential
underrate
To underestimate the value or importance of something
understood
Fully comprehended; accepted without being explicitly stated
underhanded
Sly, dishonest, or deceitful; done in a secret or unfair way
underplay
To downplay or minimize something; to perform with insufficient emphasis
undernourished
Not receiving enough food or nutrients for healthy growth
understandingly
In a way that shows empathy or comprehension