Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for underestimate.
Definitions

underestimate

[uhn-der-es-tuh-meyt, uhn-der-es-tuh-mit, -meyt] / ˌʌn dərˈɛs təˌmeɪt, ˌʌn dərˈɛs tə mɪt, -ˌmeɪt /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Such facilities can leak toxic gases from pipelines, valves and tanks, and they often vastly underestimate local emissions.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

“People underestimate the risk of being invested in something too conservative,” says Monica Dwyer, a financial planner with Harvest Advisors in West Chester, Ohio.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

However, the bigger risk may not be excessive hype—but that expectations still underestimate the long-term opportunity.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

"I don't think you can underestimate what we have done in this competition up to this point," midfielder Declan Rice told Amazon Prime.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“But don’t underestimate me. My name means the Golden Sword for a reason.”

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan




Vocabulary lists containing underestimate