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 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 Barely a month ago, there was plenty of fretting that FIFA had grossly overestimated the crowds that would descend on the tournament’s host cities and stadiums. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 9 July 2026 But both industries may have overestimated an entertainment economy increasingly comfortable confusing quantity with quality. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for overestimate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overestimate

Verb

The story of Grand Illusion has a coda that Captain de Boeldieu and Captain Von Ruffenstein might have appreciated.

— Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026
Hikers and rainy destination-goers will also appreciate the discount on The North Face's Antora rain jacket.

— Kayla Becker, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 July 2026

Definition of appreciate

Verb

New attractions include the Hip Hop ride, a traveling grand carousel with horses valued over $30,000 each and the first-ever First Peoples’ Art Showcase.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
Forbes Valuation Forbes values Black’s net worth at $13 billion as of Friday afternoon.

— Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 17 July 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

Finishing as the top goalscorer is a record to be admired, but not every Golden Boot winner has been the best striker on the planet.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Take your time admiring the pristine yachts on the glistening blue water before directing your attention to the posh promenades of Calle Ribera and Muelle Ribera.

— Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026