Synonyms of overestimating

overestimating

verb

present participle of overestimate

as in valuing

to place too high a value on

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• valuing
• appreciating
• overvaluing
• overrating
• admiring
• respecting
• regarding
• cherishing
• esteeming
• treasuring
• prizing
• worshipping
• revering
• idolizing
• reverencing
• venerating
• adoring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• underestimating
• minimizing
• undervaluing
• underrating
• disparaging
• belittling
• playing down
• depreciating
• decrying
• disdaining
• despising
• scorning
• soft-pedaling
• loathing
• detesting
• abhorring
• abominating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overestimating

Carlisle is entitled to make fun of her colleagues for overestimating the power of rational argument and for preferring false simplicity to complicated truth. — Kieran Setiya, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2026

Likewise, awe prevents people from underestimating difficult tasks or from overestimating themselves. — Robert A. Ballingall, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026

The market learned a valuable lesson about overestimating predictable outcomes. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Many investors bought into the tech sector after enormous gains had already happened, ignoring valuations and overestimating their risk tolerance until volatility showed up in their portfolio, Hickle said. — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 21 July 2026

But plenty of academics believe that Brynjolfsson is still overestimating AI’s impact. — Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 29 June 2026

First off, thanks for overestimating me. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026

Dev’s capacity for overestimating the appeal of his ideas and projects continues to astound me. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026

Specifically, the lawsuit accuses the city of overestimating the number of homes that will pay for new trash fee. — Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026