Definitions

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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Underestimate it and you could run short of money.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 12, 2023

She is saying: Underestimate me at your peril.

From Washington Post • Feb. 18, 2023

Glenn Close would be the first to tell you: Underestimate Colman at your peril.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2023

Underestimate “Dickinson,” just like her contemporaries did, at your peril.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2019

Underestimate your adversary and sooner or later you paid for it.

From Combat by Reynolds, Mack

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