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

Many organizations currently lack clear visibility into their AI spending, often underestimating the true operational costs, which often surpasses human labor expenses. — Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

But this case has become a joint venture for both the FBI and the NYPD, so Alice has been paired up with Frank Choi (Rob Yang), who is a comically brash and misogynistic agent who keeps underestimating Alice at every turn. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 28 July 2026

The market may be underestimating the risk of a prolonged oil standstill. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 27 July 2026

Those tallies appear to be underestimating the scale of the problem considerably. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 23 July 2026

The announcement has become a reference point for infrastructure providers who argue the industry may be underestimating the scale required to support widespread agent adoption. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Markets are underestimating the impact of climate volatility across asset classes, commodity strategists warn, as extreme heat grips Europe and meteorologists flag the risk of a powerful El Niño this year. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 20 July 2026

Coach Lionel Scaloni and De Paul warned against underestimating the West African island nation, which finished runner-up in Group H after a 0-0 draw against Spain, 2-2 draw against Uruguay at Hard Rock Stadium, and 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

Financial opportunities and stronger self-worth are starting to build, so stop underestimating your talents. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026