- past participle of underestimate.
- past tense form of underestimate.
underestimated
Example Sentences
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The threat that rising temperatures fuelled by climate change pose to the health of older people has been dramatically underestimated, according to a US modelling study published Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
But from being underestimated, I remember my dad being like, “You have to get comfortable with ‘no.’
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
The apps also underestimated fat by approximately 30 grams.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
They say the return on capex is being underestimated rather than overstated, and the earnings strength is broader than the handful of companies usually associated with it.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
“I underestimated the importance of your work. And you left it, stole a car, and ran to London to save me.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
