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 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 In other words, indirect water-consumption figures can arguably under- or overestimate any individual plant’s contributions. — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for overestimate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overestimate

Verb

Such interactions suggest that primates may possess a broader capacity for social flexibility, curiosity and tolerance towards other species than researchers previously appreciated.

— Cyril Grueter, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026
Now healthy and wearing pads for the first time in close to a year, Trice is giving Stefanski plenty to evaluate — and appreciate.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of appreciate

Verb

According to the market-research firm Data Bridge, the longevity- and wellness-biotech industry was valued at almost $5 billion in 2024.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026
Founded by a former lawyer turned bookseller and Pasadena native Dan Whitmore, the store is doing brisk business among a younger clientele that still values the tactile pleasures to be found from beautiful books.

— Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of value

Verb

As the rest of the world buys its assets, the reserve currency is structurally overvalued and weakens competitiveness.

— Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Fortune, 17 July 2026
San Diego and the Inland Empire are 25% overvalued, Los Angeles, 19%, San Jose, 17%, San Francisco, 16%, Sacramento, 16% and the East Bay, 11%.

— Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 13 July 2026

Definition of overvalue

Verb

This, too, was a kind of misapprehension, in that his boss admired him for being so upbeat despite living in such a family when in fact Shigejiro had no individuality at all.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
The top-notch cocktails menu at the on-site restaurant, The Perch, comes with panoramic mountain views to admire while sipping.

— Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026