underreported
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌʌndərɪˈpɔːrtɪd/
KK: /ʌndərɪˈpɔrtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has been reported to be less significant or less frequent than it actually is.
Example
The issue of climate change is often underreported in the media.
Conversation
Did you read that article about climate change?
Yeah, I did. It's crazy how some issues are underreported.
I know! It's frustrating that more people don't talk about it.
Exactly, we need to raise awareness and get the conversation going.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
minimized
understated
diminished
Antonyms
exaggerated
amplified
overstated
verb
Definition
To report something as being less than it actually is, often used in the context of statistics or news.
Example
The study showed that many cases of the disease were underreported in the media.
Tense Forms
Past: underreported
Past Participle: underreported
Conversation
Did you hear about the news coverage on the recent event?
Yeah, I think they really underreported how serious it was.
It's frustrating when important issues get underreported like that.
Root Explanation
Underreported → It is formed from "under-" (meaning below or insufficiently) and "reported" (from Latin "reportare", meaning to carry back or bring back). The word describes information that has been reported insufficiently or not fully covered.
Memory Tip
Think of something being reported 'insufficiently' ('under-') — that's why underreported means not fully covered in reports.
Visually Confused Words
unreported
unreportedly