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underestimate

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


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Never underestimate the joys of a good mattress and flattering indoor lighting.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

This is a far higher proportion than we would see if Wall Street analysts were equally likely to overestimate earnings as underestimate them.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

When she leaves - 27 years later - she'll act as a mentor for new MSPs after the election and will tell them not to underestimate what can be achieved.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

But no one should ever underestimate the ability of one single person, man or woman, to change the world.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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