OVERESTIMATE Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

overestimate

verb

ˌō-vər-ˈe-stə-ˌmāt

Definition of overestimate

as in to appreciate

to place too high a value on the contractors overestimated their ability to do the work on such short notice

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Recent Examples of overestimate The administration’s efforts, led by Vice President JD Vance, have sometimes been overestimated or nebulous. — Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 These substandard results may also overestimate preparedness. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026 Men who actually commit assault also tend to overestimate support for such behavior. — Catherine A. Sanderson, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026 Eddie overestimated the strength of the statue’s material, and to his surprise, the head popped right off the body like a champagne cork, soared through the air, thunked off the ground, and rolled down the hallway. — Jesse McLaren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overestimate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overestimate

Verb

While allowing red fuel isn't going to solve all problems, as mentioned here previously, the temporary diesel policy is appreciated by diesel users.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
History and architecture lovers will appreciate that the wood trim and carved detailing remain untouched.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of appreciate

Verb

The merger, unveiled in February and valued at $110 billion, called for Paramount to acquire all of WBD’s outstanding shares at $31.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Rebel Audio is targeting a $10 million close, which would value the podcasting company at about $50 million post-money.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of value

Verb

Analysts said the stock, after a huge surge following the success in a trial of its experimental cancer vaccine for melanoma, is now overvalued.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®,Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Despite the robust results, some analysts suggest BHP's share price, up 41% this year, may be overvalued.

— Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of overvalue

Verb

As of February of this year, Eschenbach is out and Bhusri has, in a maneuver that Disney’s Bob Iger might admire, boomeranged back into the hot seat for one last job, Ocean’s Eleven style.

— Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
There's so much to admire about scouting - young people away from screens, spending time in nature, doing community service, and gaining life and leadership skills.

— Juli McDonald, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of admire

Verb

Matsumoto said the company respected Dwarf’s creativity and was prepared to pay enough, but full funding would have left the studio with no control over a highly original project.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Cultural sensitivities around Sherpas handling a dead body would also need to be respected, said Dawa.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026