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

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

While expecting a beat for the September quarter and strong December results, the analyst argued the market is underestimating cyclicality for hard drives and a possible downturn in late 2028 or early 2029. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 12 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

However, Aaron Boone isn’t underestimating a Boston ballclub that started off slow and fired Alex Cora before going on a historic run and earning the second Wild Card spot. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Sep. 2026

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