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
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Recent Examples of underestimating
Instead, the Iran war has driven inflation worries, and Deutsche Bank research suggested policymakers were also likely to compensate for underestimating inflation in years past.
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Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
But those who in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries made erroneous predictions of imminent mass starvation erred by underestimating the world‑changing potential of grasses.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
In an interview Monday at the National Press Club of Australia, Birol said world leaders are underestimating the energy crisis, saying the ongoing energy shock is worse than previous ones.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
In the aftermath of his decision to return to Tigers camp, Skubal acknowledged underestimating the magnitude and emotion of this tournament early on.
—Maria Torres, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Investors appear to be underestimating hyperscalers’ artificial intelligence spending plans, and therefore missing out on the true value of Nvidia , according to Barclays.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
In what ways is Hollywood underestimating the book world?
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
That means already dire projections about sea level rise might be underestimating the risk.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Water worries Sea levels are on average 1 foot higher than previously assumed, raising alarms that the world is underestimating how much land and how many people will be affected by rising oceans.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
But those who in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries made erroneous predictions of imminent mass starvation erred by underestimating the world‑changing potential of grasses.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
In an interview Monday at the National Press Club of Australia, Birol said world leaders are underestimating the energy crisis, saying the ongoing energy shock is worse than previous ones.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
In the aftermath of his decision to return to Tigers camp, Skubal acknowledged underestimating the magnitude and emotion of this tournament early on.
—Maria Torres, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Investors appear to be underestimating hyperscalers’ artificial intelligence spending plans, and therefore missing out on the true value of Nvidia , according to Barclays.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
In what ways is Hollywood underestimating the book world?
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
That means already dire projections about sea level rise might be underestimating the risk.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Water worries Sea levels are on average 1 foot higher than previously assumed, raising alarms that the world is underestimating how much land and how many people will be affected by rising oceans.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underestimating
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Sponsored and provided by LifeBridge Health Maintaining adequate nutrition during cancer treatment is important for sustaining strength, minimizing side effects and supporting the best treatment response possible.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The plan also is aimed at minimizing its impact on the neighborhood.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Even so, Andersen says the market is undervaluing Novo's long-term competitiveness in the GLP-1 market.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Paramount lawsuit argues that artificially undervaluing those linear cable assets could make WBD appear weaker, thereby justifying a lower enterprise valuation and acquisition price.—
Corey Martin,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Underestimating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underestimating. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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