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
But Wiegman flatly refused to underestimate Iceland, who have qualified for the last five European Championships but have never made a Women's World Cup finals.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
Don’t underestimate the pressure a new baby and secret debt will put on you.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026
“Don’t underestimate him. Reyna’s not so bad by herself, but if Octavian shares her power...”
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.