Synonyms of underestimated

underestimated

verb

past tense of underestimate

as in minimized

to place too low a value on

we had underestimated her ability to raise the start-up money for her own design firm

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of underestimated

His analytical awareness has been underestimated for a while, thanks to his signature style. — New York Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Those who believed radical change was inevitable after 2008 underestimated two factors. — Via Haymarket Books, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026

Back then, investors underestimated the power and determination of the Federal Reserve to prop up a flagging economy. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026

And because polls have underestimated Republican support in the past. — Nathan Gonzales Cq-Roll Call, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

That’s relevant, as this year’s El Niño is the most east-tilting of any event this early on, meaning that some of the events effects could be underestimated. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

De Palma underestimated Douglas and was replaced by Adrian Lyne. — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

The New Yorker Min Jin Lee was underestimated for half her life. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

That means the waste-reduction value of planning AI is underestimated, energy use is scrutinized in isolation and tool-selection decisions are made with no sustainability lens at all. — Mikko Karkkainen, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026