- past tense form of overestimate.
- past participle of overestimate.
overestimated
Example Sentences
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The company overestimated demand, picked the wrong characters and made too many of dolls, said Gerrick Johnson, senior research analyst at Seaport Research Partners, which has a buy rating on Funko.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
But the strategists hold that these worries are overestimated.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
But experts say another key factor was that India overestimated its own production - and allowed sugar to be exported before the extent of the shortfall became clear.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Another study found that people overestimated how restrictive others were in relation to gender norms such as mothers returning to work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Same story: idealistic, energetic young guys who overestimated themselves, underestimated the country, and ended up in trouble.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
