Synonyms of overestimates

overestimates

verb

present tense third-person singular of overestimate

as in values

to place too high a value on

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• values
• appreciates
• overvalues
• overrates
• admires
• respects
• regards
• treasures
• cherishes
• prizes
• reveres
• esteems
• worships
• idolizes
• reverences
• adores
• venerates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• underestimates
• minimizes
• undervalues
• underrates
• belittles
• disparages
• depreciates
• decries
• disdains
• plays down
• despises
• scorns
• abhors
• detests
• soft-pedals
• loathes
• abominates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overestimates

The critic's power stems from the brain's inherent negativity bias, a survival mechanism that overestimates threats. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Hopkins is, perhaps, the closest thing this story has to a Kornev—a principled outsider who ultimately overestimates the value of his own empathy and knowledge. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026

But that, to me, overestimates the show’s ubiquity. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026

Each side, in short, overestimates the other’s coherence. — Lizzi C. Lee, Time, 17 Oct. 2025

Jo Brand squashes one of hers, David Baddiel tries to eat his, while Rose Matafeo and Ed Gamble rip theirs to shreds and Katy Wix overestimates the naturalism of holding a hard hat under one arm for an extended period of time. — Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025

However, the government’s official rate overestimates the value of the peso, which has been losing value dramatically in recent years. — Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025