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
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Recent Examples of underestimated
Charley Crockett is making a career out of being underestimated, either by the business or his very own fans.
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2025
Markey should not be underestimated.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Opponents to the decision insist authorities underestimated the scale of the response to the news.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
We have all been underestimated in our work.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
The agents at Slough House are renowned for the incompetence that landed them there, but there have been, of course, plenty of times when their instincts are sound, their actions are noble, and they’re wildly underestimated, just like their flatulent boss.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
The versatility of good linens with a pop of color can’t be underestimated and almost always ensures your pop of color veers more toward timeless than trendy.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
The power of Medicube's Zero Pore Pads can't be underestimated.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
By contrast, Blazy cuts a remarkably less recognizable figure — though his low-key personal style of jeans and T-shirt, and his under-the-radar public profile, should not be underestimated.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2025
Markey should not be underestimated.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Opponents to the decision insist authorities underestimated the scale of the response to the news.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
We have all been underestimated in our work.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
The agents at Slough House are renowned for the incompetence that landed them there, but there have been, of course, plenty of times when their instincts are sound, their actions are noble, and they’re wildly underestimated, just like their flatulent boss.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
The versatility of good linens with a pop of color can’t be underestimated and almost always ensures your pop of color veers more toward timeless than trendy.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
The power of Medicube's Zero Pore Pads can't be underestimated.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
By contrast, Blazy cuts a remarkably less recognizable figure — though his low-key personal style of jeans and T-shirt, and his under-the-radar public profile, should not be underestimated.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underestimated
Verb
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Readers urged her to trust her instincts and not allow herself to be minimized.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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The stories involving Olympia’s other underlings, Sarah Franklin (Leah Lewis) and Billy Martinez (David Del Rio), were often minimized and isolated.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The league’s current media rights are significantly undervalued in the context of the NFL’s dominant television ratings, according to Nielsen, and the new media rights deals for the NBA and NHL.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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What’s more, much of the Dodgers’ talent was undervalued by other teams.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Planning for stability is critical, yet often underrated by early-stage founders who may not know how to forecast costs, time cash flows or structure compensation sensibly.—
Anuradha Gupta,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Redford was underrated in his ability to avoid melodrama, always seeking truth in his characters instead of just manipulating the sympathies of his audience.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Underestimated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underestimated. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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