underestimate

Example Sentences

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“People underestimate how improbable the improbable is,” says Christian Busch, a University of Southern California business-school professor and the author of “The Serendipity Mindset.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Traders should not underestimate what a long weekend could bring.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

People "underestimate Dubai and its ability to survive a downturn", he added.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Never underestimate the passion of Brazil, which helped power “I’m Still Here” to a win here last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Mom was willing to mail phony postcards from halfway across the world, so we shouldn’t underestimate her sneakiness.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller