underestimated

ADJECTIVE

neglected

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decayed deserted ignored overlooked spurned undervalued unused unwanted

STRONG

abandoned affronted declined deferred depreciated despised deteriorated disdained dismissed disregarded evaded forgotten lapsed omitted postponed scorned shunned

WEAK

cast aside passed over tossed aside unconsidered unheeded unwatched

Antonyms

WEAK

cared for considered heeded used well cared for well tended

Example Sentences

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This is a business where growth is massively underestimated by the market.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

"The players underestimated the difficulty of playing this golf course from the rough and we're not seeing a whole lot of putts holed," said former European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The technical reasons why the BLS took that approach were justified, private-sector economists say, but it led to the cost of shelter being underestimated for the last six months.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

But I worry: about whether I’ve gravely underestimated the emotional toll of caring for two kids.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

This is a man who likes to be underestimated.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

underestimated

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