Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for underestimate. Search instead for ante-penultimate.
Definitions

underestimate

[uhn-der-es-tuh-meyt, uhn-der-es-tuh-mit, -meyt] / ˌʌn dərˈɛs təˌmeɪt, ˌʌn dərˈɛs tə mɪt, -ˌmeɪt /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The prices of public securities reflect the known demand for existing AI services but underestimate the potential for what the AI labs are trying to build.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

We also shouldn’t underestimate the potential for social and economic chaos if the regime falls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Callum's advice for people hoping to land an internship is to not "underestimate how useful it is to do an internship just because it's temporary".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“A lot of people underestimate how difficult it is for us to get there,” said Dickerson.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

“My girl Sadie must’ve used that Aziza strength on them. Probably tossed one clean across the juke joint. Folks always underestimate Azizas.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




Vocabulary lists containing underestimate


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "underestimate" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com