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Synonyms & Similar Words
misjudge
miscalculate
underrate
overlook
belittle
diminish
downgrade
minimize
lowball
sell short
misestimate
misapprehend
misconstrue
misinterpret
undervalue
underestimate
disparage
depreciate
devalue
deprecate
slight
neglect
ignore
dismiss
underestimate
undersell
underplay
underemphasize
downplay
Meaning of underestimate
According to Oxford Dictionary, to underestimate means to estimate or guess something to be smaller, less, or worse than it really is.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines it as to estimate or guess something to be less than it actually is.
- Cambridge Dictionary states that to underestimate means to think that something is less important, serious, or difficult than it really is.
Example Uses
- The team underestimated the strength of their opponents and lost the game.
- She underestimated the time it would take to complete the project and had to work overtime.
- He underestimated the difficulty of the exam and didn't study enough.
- The company underestimated the demand for their new product and ran out of stock quickly.
- The hikers underestimated the severity of the weather and got caught in a storm.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
overestimate
overrate
overvalue
overappreciate
exaggerate
magnify
amplify
intensify
aggravate
worsen
heighten
escalate
inflate
overstate
overemphasize
overstress
overplay
maximize
optimize