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

David Wiseman, a leading light in the Invictus movement and former serviceman, tells PEOPLE that Harry’s importance to the games cannot be underestimated. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

But researchers such as McClure argue that the effects of public exposure are understudied and underestimated. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 10 July 2026

From my experience working with founders, several risks are consistently underestimated. — Blake Harris, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

The imbalance between students and the companies competing for their attention should not be underestimated. — Paul Jester, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

But those could be underestimated because, at the same time, actual air temperatures soared into the low triple digits in these same locations and humidity was high. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Green said earlier this year that Adebayo shouldn’t be underestimated and his 83-point game against Washington shouldn’t be discredited. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

The world-building potential of research is a power not to be underestimated. — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026

Jawad originally underestimated how much packaging and shipping supplies would affect her expenses. — Chloe Dao, Mercury News, 29 June 2026