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
  • Rhome, from the National Hurricane Center, cautions that people should not underestimate the potential power of the 2026 storm season just because the El Niño weather pattern is expected to limit the number of storms.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 22 July 2026
  • And don’t underestimate the right pair of shoes and accessories to add height and waist definition.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 21 July 2026
Definition of underestimate
Verb
  • Ginsburg misjudged an unknowable future; Biden failed to respond to a visible present.
    — Michael Sonnenfeldt, Fortune, 19 July 2026
  • Helmut Haller, West Germany vs England, 1966 Ray Wilson misjudges his headed clearance, Haller gathers it on the edge of the box and, just before Bobby Moore can close him down, slaps a right-footed shot into the far corner.
    — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of misjudge
Verb
  • Rosenblatt initiates Securitize as buy Rosenblatt said the fintech company is undervalued.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • Since managers reliably undervalue the innovator, don't leave sharing to their goodwill.
    — Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of undervalue
Verb
  • The next phase of research will likely test longer intervention windows and larger populations of prediabetic and overweight adults, the group Krikorian has identified as highest-risk.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • Hunter will be tested on the opposite side of the ball throughout the summer.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Definition of test
Verb
  • Without body camera footage and time to reevaluate, there won’t be adequate answers.
    — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
  • Occidental Petroleum has underperformed in recent months, but is likely due for a bounce as investors reevaluate its fundamentals, according to Evercore ISI.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Definition of reevaluate
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