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
Here, the Stath plays Lee Christmas, the team's blade-hurling wildcard who makes sure anyone underestimating him regrets it immediately.
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Elliott Smith, EW.com, 26 July 2025
As the tournament has progressed and attendance records have continued to break, some critics believe Switzerland underestimated the demand for tickets, particularly from travelling supporters.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Finally, don’t underestimate the training needed for successful adoption.
—Govinda Rao Banothu, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
What People Are Saying Hawaii Governor Josh Green urged residents to evacuate all coastal areas immediately, warning them not to underestimate the threat.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
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Elliott Smith, EW.com, 26 July 2025
As the tournament has progressed and attendance records have continued to break, some critics believe Switzerland underestimated the demand for tickets, particularly from travelling supporters.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Finally, don’t underestimate the training needed for successful adoption.
—Govinda Rao Banothu, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
What People Are Saying Hawaii Governor Josh Green urged residents to evacuate all coastal areas immediately, warning them not to underestimate the threat.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underestimate
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Comfort: cycling infrastructure should allow for comfortable maneuvering and minimize the use of (precious) human energy.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Many native grasses and wildflowers have extensive root systems that grow deep and wide, helping minimize runoff and prevent erosion.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Aug. 2025
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Niemann has been the most consistent winner of LIV Golf, but according to Rahm, he is underrated.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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While his speed was underrated, Bech didn’t have the same physical presence as the 6-foot-4 Johnston or the 6-foot-5 Williams.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 July 2025
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Since entering the national spotlight as the franchise quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles, Jalen Hurts might be undervalued by outside eyes.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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This company is an industry leader, properly aligns executives’ interests with shareholders’ interests, provides high yield backed by ample cash flows, and its stock looks undervalued.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Underestimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underestimate. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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