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

The collaboration also introduces a fresh position by which enthusiasts can appreciate the super sports car company.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Investors have yet to fully appreciate Wayfair's momentum, according to Bernstein.

— Fred Imbert, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of appreciate

Verb

Separately, PalmPay, the fintech company launched in Nigeria with backing from Transsion and China’s NetEase, is seeking about $200 million ahead of a potential Hong Kong IPO that could value it at more than $1 billion.

— Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Legend has it that Steinbrenner himself put up less than $200,000 of his own money — perhaps as little as $168,000 — to secure a roughly two percent initial ownership stake in a total purchase package initially valued at just over $10 million.

— Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 15 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

Feed the seals at Seaside Aquarium, admire the colorful creations at Painted Rock Beach, and take in the views at Seltzer Park.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
Members must accommodate themselves to its fictions, with varying mixtures of gullibility and cynicism; followers shown proof that the leader has lied may admire him all the more for his tactical cleverness.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of admire

Verb

My own experience as an early childhood teacher in a Title One school is first creating a safe environment, where children are taught how to express themselves and be respected by everyone.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
The key is to discern between a demanding leader, who pushes for excellence while respecting boundaries, and a destructive one.

— Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026