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Definitions

underestimate

[uhn-der-es-tuh-meyt, uhn-der-es-tuh-mit, -meyt] / ˌʌn dərˈɛs təˌmeɪt, ˌʌn dərˈɛs tə mɪt, -ˌmeɪt /
VERB
minimize; rate too low
Synonyms
STRONGEST
belittle miscalculate underrate undervalue
STRONG
deprecate depreciate disesteem disparage miscarry slight
WEAK
make light of not do justice put down sell short think too little of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
exaggerate overestimate overrate overvalue praise value
STRONG
approve commend compliment flatter laud
WEAK
maximize

Example Sentences

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Traders should not underestimate what a long weekend could bring.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Sports underestimate their human elements, the tics and oddities that make them unique.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“I’ve learned that you don’t ever underestimate or try to make predictions on what Shohei’s going to do,” manager Dave Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

When the meeting adjourned, Mott hugged Bush and thanked her for taking the lead, and Stanton realized she had been wrong to underestimate the female leadership.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling