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 company's research has found that companies often overestimate consumers’ ability to accept AI system implementation. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 July 2026 Later studies suggested the calculator overestimated risk in some groups, including men and Black adults, and did not characterize risk as accurately in other populations. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 July 2026 This is especially important for teenagers, who may overestimate their swimming ability or take unnecessary risks. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 Valerian both underestimated the enemy and overestimated Roman military strength. — Robin Wright, New Yorker, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for overestimate

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Max Fletcher, Cincinnati’s second-team All-Big 12 punter, lined up in the backfield in the second quarter of a 34-15 victory, ran a wheel route and made an 8-yard grab on fourth down — a play special teams fans everywhere had to appreciate.

— Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The tell-like-it-is prose of Swanson is refreshing and appreciating to read.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of appreciate

Verb

Most of us who have spent careers as osteopathic physicians in a largely allopathic American health care system have learned to value and embrace these unique aspects.

— Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 2026
Equally, Pattinson’s ability to jump seamlessly between offbeat indies and hundred-million-dollar tentpoles is a skill the modern Academy tends to value.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of value

Verb

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
The metropolitan statistical area, which includes Warren, Troy and Farmington Hills, is overvalued by about 28% in the second quarter.

— Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of overvalue

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Momentum really started to build as those moving averages turned higher, with SPOT subsequently respecting them as support throughout much of the next three years.

— Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
The period is respected but never allowed to become stiff or artificial.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026