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
Many also underestimate the potential for passive income or fail to modernize outdated laundromats for higher profits.
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Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
The achievement of winning a Europa League group the following year containing Marseille, Ajax and AEK Athens should not be underestimated, even though the first leg tie at Roma in the last 16 went horribly wrong with that 4-0 defeat.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The environmental scientist and his colleagues have found that the dangers of dust storms are often underestimated.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
No one should underestimate the capacity of Carey’s lambs to be displeased about the pop superstar being absent from the final selection.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
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Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
The achievement of winning a Europa League group the following year containing Marseille, Ajax and AEK Athens should not be underestimated, even though the first leg tie at Roma in the last 16 went horribly wrong with that 4-0 defeat.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The environmental scientist and his colleagues have found that the dangers of dust storms are often underestimated.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
No one should underestimate the capacity of Carey’s lambs to be displeased about the pop superstar being absent from the final selection.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
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Each peptide tackles a different task (like minimizing expression lines or fading dark spots), while calming cica and barrier-loving oils like olive, jojoba, and moringa keep skin nourished and soothed.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
8 May 2025
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Recycling reduces environmental strain by minimizing waste and the need for new resources.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2025
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And the Hemi was known to be making at least 500 hp, but was underrated to avoid higher insurance rates.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Driver is underrated here, but that’s because Penelope Cruz drives off with the movie, giving one of the best performances of the last few years.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
6 Dec. 2024
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If businesses and consumers prioritize speed and cost over authenticity, human creators may be sidelined, their contributions undervalued, or dismissed entirely.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Piper Sandler upgrades Forge Global to overweight from neutral Piper Sandler said the capital markets company is undervalued.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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“Underestimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underestimate. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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