Synonyms of sold short

sold short

phrase

past tense of sell short

as in underestimated

to place too low a value on

I think you're selling yourself short; you're much better at this than you think you are.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• underestimated
• undervalued
• underrated
• minimized
• played down
• disparaged
• belittled
• disdained
• soft-pedaled
• depreciated
• de-emphasized
• despised
• decried
• scorned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• valued
• overestimated
• appreciated
• cherished
• overrated
• overvalued
• admired
• prized
• respected
• treasured
• regarded
• esteemed
• revered
• worshipped
• adored
• venerated
• idolized
• reverenced

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sold short

About 185 million SpaceX shares are now sold short, representing roughly 29% of the company’s publicly tradable float and about $25 billion in bearish wagers, according to S3 Partners. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 July 2026

Every investment must remain attractive from today’s price, not from the price at which it was originally purchased or sold short. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026