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

Families will also appreciate the hotel’s Loews Loves Families program, which has kid-friendly amenities and activities.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026
Teenagers tend to appreciate itineraries where every day feels different, and the Danube offers that wonderful mix of culture, history, food and outdoor adventure.

— Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of appreciate

Verb

This is pro sports, and valuing past performance against current or predicted production is a terrible data point.

— Mac Engel July 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026
Anthropic, which is valued at close to $1 trillion and has aspirations of going public in the near future, said stopping illicit distillation was a matter of national security.

— Kif Leswing,Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 25 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