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

Ikeda thinks that the market is underestimating the growth prospects of DDOG's security products. — Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026

Party host prep school A common host mistake is underestimating the time needed to clean, cook, decorate and set up, Jokilehto said. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026

The tribes contend that the government’s scientists are underestimating the effect of trawling. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026

Republicans are hoping the polls this year are underestimating their support, which has happened in the past. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026

Brands are creating content at scale, but according to our research at CS Web Solutions, many are underestimating the technical and structural factors that influence modern search visibility. — Vin Sonpal, Forbes.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Likewise, awe prevents people from underestimating difficult tasks or from overestimating themselves. — Robert A. Ballingall, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026

After underestimating that amount in the previous two years, the state included the Student Support and Professional Development Discretionary Block Grant in a package of one-time funding this year to make up the difference. — Chaewon Chung updated October 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026

The second mistake is underestimating the width of the curtain panels. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026