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

Analysts argued that the potential benefits from this year's acquisition spree, which was funded by Lilly's GLP-1 windfall, are being underestimated by the market. — Jeff Marks,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Daniels confessed that the Hendrick teams underestimated their gap to the Toyotas, which won five of the first six races, then flailed by trying to do too much in their setups at early races, including Darlington and Phoenix. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

But many captains say the importance of having fun should not be underestimated — fun that almost always includes a ping pong table in the team room. — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Wanting to be underestimated is also part of Jenna‘s strategy. — Terry Terrones, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Finance may identify risks that operations have underestimated, while operations may recognize implementation challenges that are not visible in a financial model. — Erik Clarke, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

The technical feat of the operation cannot be underestimated, according to Arnold Dix, a geologist in touch with crews on the ground. — Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

There is a line in the film about the unique power of actors on a stage, a talent that can’t be underestimated, and in the casting of this film that is clear. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026

Saying a player is bigger and stronger can be cliche, but a UM person said that’s very much the case with Lightfoot, whose strength is sometimes underestimated because of his sleek build. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026