- past tense form of overestimate.
- past participle of overestimate.
overestimated
Example Sentences
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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
"What if I have completely overestimated my capabilities? What if my story ends up being a cautionary tale like Icarus about flying too close to the sun?" he writes in the book.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
If the stock falls or trades flat, there will likely be critiques that SpaceX and its advisers overestimated demand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 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
