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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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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

I also badly underestimated the impact that age-estimation would have on social interaction on Roblox, and that it would drag on through the year.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

This wouldn’t be the first time a bubbling threat that will be obvious in hindsight was underestimated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

This didn’t seem so soppy; it just looked like carer stuff, because by now there was something uncertain about her walk, and I wondered if I’d badly underestimated how weak she still was.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro