underestimate

verb

un·der·es·ti·mate ˌən-dər-ˈe-stə-ˌmāt

underestimated; underestimating; underestimates

Synonyms of underestimate next

transitive verb

: to estimate as being less than the actual size, quantity, or number

: to place too low a value on : underrate

underestimate

ˌən-dər-ˈe-stə-mət

noun

underestimation

ˌən-dər-ˌe-stə-ˈmā-shən

noun

Example Sentences

The city underestimated the cost of the new building. The number of people in the crowd was underestimated by 5,000. Never underestimate the importance of a good education. Her talent has always been underestimated.

Recent Examples on the Web Networking will get you far in this industry, so don’t underestimate the power of relationships. —

Yec, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2023 Plus, don't underestimate Apple's ability to pour mountains of cash into netting nominations. —

Brendan Morrow, The Week, 22 Jan. 2023 The eating plan can underestimate calorie needs, which may lead to impediments in reaching your goals. —

Melissa Matthews, Men's Health, 19 Dec. 2022 Also, don’t underestimate his ability to turn the comeback into an art form and the appeal with voters. —

Dallas News, 9 Dec. 2022 Travel organizers Don't underestimate the power of a good organizer. —

Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2022 Conventional testing can underestimate a student’s learning ability. —

Emily Willingham, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2022 Couple's Candle Never underestimate the power of a good candle. —

Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 20 Dec. 2022 Never underestimate the power of a good pair of noise-canceling headphones—especially a pair like these, which come from powerhouse brand Sony and are available for under $30. —

John Thompson, Men's Health, 18 Nov. 2022 See More

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