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
Investors are dangerously underestimating the lasting impact of the Middle East war, as markets rally on optimism over a ceasefire agreement and rapid economic rebound.
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Hugh Leask, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Investors may be seriously underestimating the global economic impacts of the war in Iran, executives warned Thursday.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
García also warned that the United States may be underestimating the territorial complexity of the mining zones.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Sometimes that’s totally wrong, because people are overestimating their kids or underestimating Joan Mitchell or whomever.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Nothing can ruin a trip faster than underestimating the wait time for airport security, but there are ways travelers can stay ahead of it.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
However, novice mistakes or underestimating the work can end up making some projects more expensive in the long run.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Undocumented immigrants venture from Mexico, often underestimating of the treachery of the landscape.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Each carries risks that the administration appears to be underestimating.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Hugh Leask, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Investors may be seriously underestimating the global economic impacts of the war in Iran, executives warned Thursday.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
García also warned that the United States may be underestimating the territorial complexity of the mining zones.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Sometimes that’s totally wrong, because people are overestimating their kids or underestimating Joan Mitchell or whomever.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Nothing can ruin a trip faster than underestimating the wait time for airport security, but there are ways travelers can stay ahead of it.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
However, novice mistakes or underestimating the work can end up making some projects more expensive in the long run.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Undocumented immigrants venture from Mexico, often underestimating of the treachery of the landscape.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Each carries risks that the administration appears to be underestimating.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underestimating
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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Delta Counties Coalition pushes back But Newsom's remarks quickly drew criticism from the Delta Counties Coalition, which accused the administration of minimizing concerns from Delta communities that oppose the tunnel project.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Stop undervaluing yourself, period.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Even small errors like misreporting income, omitting a creditor or undervaluing property can lead to delays, dismissed cases or even accusations of fraud.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Underestimating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underestimating. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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