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

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

Sometimes that’s totally wrong, because people are overestimating their kids or underestimating Joan Mitchell or whomever. — Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026