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

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underestimated

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

Along with the sustainable growth and “operational excellence,” Nelson looks for companies for which it appears growth rates are being underestimated.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026

The apps also underestimated fat by approximately 30 grams.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026

This is a man who likes to be underestimated.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

underestimated

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