Synonyms of underestimating

underestimating

verb

present participle of underestimate

as in minimizing

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

• minimizing
• underrating
• undervaluing
• selling short
• despising
• disdaining
• belittling
• disparaging
• de-emphasizing
• soft-pedaling
• playing down
• depreciating
• decrying
• scorning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• overestimating
• valuing
• appreciating
• respecting
• cherishing
• overvaluing
• admiring
• regarding
• overrating
• esteeming
• treasuring
• worshipping
• prizing
• adoring
• revering
• venerating
• idolizing
• reverencing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of underestimating

Vasseur admitted to underestimating the challenge of Hamilton’s adjustment to a new team after 12 years with Mercedes. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Unlocking the Type 2 diabetes market Investors still price the stock as a Type 1 diabetes story, severely underestimating its runway with Type 2 diabetes patients. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

But if the Heat’s shooters are at their best, everyone also might be underestimating this group’s offensive ceiling. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Underestimating Iran's resolve Experts agree that one of the United States’ biggest mistakes was underestimating Iran’s leadership. — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

The Fed spent the past few years relearning the dangers of underestimating inflation. — Joao Gomes, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

And businesses may be seriously underestimating the value of freeing up their people to have new ideas. — Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

No rival will ever again make the fatal error of underestimating Bronin. — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026