as in to minimize
to place too low a value on
we had underestimated her ability to raise the start-up money for her own design firm
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Recent Examples of underestimate
The power of Medicube's Zero Pore Pads can't be underestimated.
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Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
But don’t ever underestimate the power of vanilla.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
Four points in their opening two Champions League fixtures is also not to be underestimated, even if their 2-2 draw with Bodo/Glimt fell below expectations.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
In truth, each side underestimates the relevance of the other’s perspective.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 8 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
But don’t ever underestimate the power of vanilla.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
Four points in their opening two Champions League fixtures is also not to be underestimated, even if their 2-2 draw with Bodo/Glimt fell below expectations.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
In truth, each side underestimates the relevance of the other’s perspective.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underestimate
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SpaceX took steps to minimize the chances that the problem would recur on Flight 8.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Brooke High Rise Straight, a narrow straight leg, is finished with laser technology to minimize water usage.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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Planning for stability is critical, yet often underrated by early-stage founders who may not know how to forecast costs, time cash flows or structure compensation sensibly.—
Anuradha Gupta,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Auburn defense, like Oklahoma's, was underrated last fall amid a 5-7 season, but future pro DE Keldric Faulk and Co. are stout.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Many of these women are funneled into caregiving, hospitality, food service, and domestic work—sectors that are undervalued, underpaid, and highly exposed to volatility.—
Katica Roy,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Jim said Qnity is undervalued versus its peers, and the spin should unlock more value.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Underestimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underestimate. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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