as in to minimize
to place too low a value on
we had underestimated her ability to raise the start-up money for her own design firm
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Recent Examples of underestimate
The decor value of a reed diffuser shouldn’t be underestimated, Xu agrees.
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
Yet history teaches us not to underestimate how a few ingenious humans can harness new technology to express themselves.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 1 Nov. 2025
But Republicans believe Earle-Sears’ support could be underestimated in polling.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The Street Legal tour is much underestimated.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
Yet history teaches us not to underestimate how a few ingenious humans can harness new technology to express themselves.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 1 Nov. 2025
But Republicans believe Earle-Sears’ support could be underestimated in polling.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The Street Legal tour is much underestimated.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underestimate
Verb
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Like machines, most companies are designed to create efficient, predictable outcomes; minimize risk; and eliminate variation.—
Jana Werner,
Harvard Business Review,
5 Nov. 2025
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The medication contains a small amount of radioactive material, which means it must be handled carefully to minimize radiation exposure.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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His offensive line is bad, and the Chiefs’ pass rush is underrated.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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He’s also underrated in various aspects such as helping space the floor and assisting on the glass.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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The deal, seen as crucial to cementing family control over the Samsung empire, was fiercely opposed by minority investors, including Elliott Management and Mason Capital, who argued the terms undervalued C & T shares.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Projections are also likely undervaluing freshman Keaton Wagler, a potential starter who has gotten rave reviews from everyone who has seen Illinois play this preseason.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Underestimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underestimate. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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