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misprize

verb

Definition of misprizenext
as in to misesteem

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misprize
  1. underestimate
  2. misjudge
  3. undervalue
  4. test
  5. reevaluate
Verb
  • Daniels confessed that the Hendrick teams underestimated their gap to the Toyotas, which won five of the first six races, then flailed by trying to do too much in their setups at early races, including Darlington and Phoenix.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Let Marketers Investigate When Something Feels Off Don’t underestimate your team’s instincts.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of underestimate
Verb
  • Jorrel Hato misjudged the flight of the delivery, allowing Belloumi to emphatically half-volley a shot into the bottom corner.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Summary Founders frequently misjudge their business's worth, often confusing revenue with actual value.
    — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of misjudge
Verb
  • Important skills that were historically undervalued, like empathy, listening and emotional intelligence, are now valued as real strengths.
    — WWD Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Citi opens a positive catalyst watch on Caterpillar Citi said the stock is undervalued.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of undervalue
Verb
  • Enter Colandrea, the UNLV transfer who was poised and took command of the offense in a 49-21 win against Ohio that tested his mettle.
    — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The new study analyzed blood samples from the same group of patients to test longevity.
    — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of test
Verb
  • Changes in adjudication trends, evolving USCIS guidance, and a more sophisticated understanding of what constitutes extraordinary ability have caused many highly qualified professionals to reevaluate which category actually fits their credentials.
    — Lorraine D'Alessio, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The bill would instruct agencies to reevaluate telework policies and creates a central dashboard to assess efficiency benefits.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of reevaluate
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“Misprize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misprize. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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