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

Most managers only use AI for basic tasks like email cleanup, underestimating its true disruptive power. — Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 10 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. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026

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

However, commodity strategists warned Monday that prices could reflect an overly optimistic stance from markets, which are underestimating the scale of persistent supply-side challenges. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 29 June 2026

Finally, and most important, underestimating the need for AC has left millions of people suffering through the hottest days of their lives with no recourse. — Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026

Another common mistake is underestimating silver's risk. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 24 June 2026

Polls show a close race, but analysts warn against underestimating Mamdani’s sway in a district where he is viewed favorably by about 80% of voters. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026

Its solace was keeping her subjects in line and watching powerful men make the mistake of underestimating her. — Joanne Kaufman, Air Mail, 13 June 2026