Synonyms of overestimate

overestimate

verb

ˌō-vər-ˈe-stə-ˌmāt 

as in to appreciate

to place too high a value on

the contractors overestimated their ability to do the work on such short notice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appreciate
• value
• overrate
• overvalue
• admire
• respect
• regard
• treasure
• prize
• cherish
• revere
• esteem
• reverence
• idolize
• adore
• worship
• venerate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• underestimate
• minimize
• undervalue
• underrate
• disparage
• belittle
• play down
• depreciate
• decry
• despise
• disdain
• scorn
• soft-pedal
• loathe
• detest
• abhor
• abominate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overestimate

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

Turns out, the watches don’t do a very good job and tend to significantly overestimate how many calories people burn during exercise, according to the study. — Michelle Marchante september 4, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Of the four devices tested, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Garmin Forerunner 955 systematically overestimated energy expenditure the most. — Mike McRae 03, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

For two months in a row, prediction market traders and economists have overestimated payroll numbers. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026