- past participle of overestimate.
- past tense form of overestimate.
overestimated
Example Sentences
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The EU said AliExpress' "overestimated the effectiveness of its system in detecting and removing illegal products".
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 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
He has admitted he overestimated how well his players would deal with the pressure of the Ashes, yet has to marry that with his determination to remove pressure from the dressing room.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
The practice upended hotels’ planning by prompting them to increase staff and begin World Cup-themed renovations, preparing for crowds that may have been overestimated from the outset.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
“His systems. Alexander’s systems are nothing you should be bothering with. You have no idea what you’re doing. I overestimated your ability to handle this challenge.”
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
