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underestimate

[uhn-der-es-tuh-meyt, uhn-der-es-tuh-mit, -meyt] / ˌʌn dərˈɛs təˌmeɪt, ˌʌn dərˈɛs tə mɪt, -ˌmeɪt /
VERB
minimize; rate too low
Synonyms
STRONGEST
belittle miscalculate underrate undervalue
STRONG
deprecate depreciate disesteem disparage miscarry slight
WEAK
make light of not do justice put down sell short think too little of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
exaggerate overestimate overrate overvalue praise value
STRONG
approve commend compliment flatter laud
WEAK
maximize

Example Sentences

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Traders should not underestimate what a long weekend could bring.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Elliot, 32, founded collectibles platform Valart, and said many people underestimate what they own.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Wes Pingree, a breeder who runs SoCalMiniPigs with his wife Sandra, said prospective buyers often underestimate what “mini” means.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Don’t underestimate the pressure a new baby and secret debt will put on you.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

In politics, one can never underestimate how litde people know about a situation.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.