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Underestimate

/ʌndɚˈɛs.tɨ.meɪt/

An estimate that is too low.

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📖 Definitions of "Underestimate"

noun

1
An estimate that is too low.

verb

1
To perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth, etc., than what he/she/it actually has.

🔄 Synonyms of "Underestimate"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
undervalueverb	(transitive) To underestimate, or assign too low a value to (something or someone); to have too little regard for.
lowballnoun	(transitive) To give an intentionally low estimate of anything, not necessarily with deceptive intent.
underrateverb	(transitive) To underestimate; to make too low a rate or estimate.
underestimationnoun	(uncountable) The act of underestimating.
underratingnoun	an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
underreckoningnoun	an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value

↔️ Antonyms of "Underestimate"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
overvalueverb	To assign an excessive value to something.
overestimateverb	An estimate that is too high.
overrateverb	To esteem too highly; to give greater praise than due.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Underestimate"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
underrateverb	(transitive) To underestimate; to make too low a rate or estimate.
undervalueverb	(transitive) To underestimate, or assign too low a value to (something or someone); to have too little regard for.
lowballverb	(transitive) To give an intentionally low estimate of anything, not necessarily with deceptive intent.
underratingnoun	an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
underreckoningnoun	an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
undervaluationnoun	The act of undervaluing, of assigning too low a value to something.
undervaluingnoun	An undervaluation.
understateverb	(transitive) To state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.
underplayverb	(transitive) To make something seem less important than it really is.
underdognoun	A competitor thought unlikely to win.
disregardverb	(transitive) To ignore; to pay no attention to.
ignoreverb	To deliberately not listen or pay attention to.
neglectverb	(transitive) To fail to care for or attend to something.
forgetverb	(transitive) To lose remembrance of.
downplayverb	(transitive) To de-emphasize; to present or portray as less important or consequential.
belittleverb	(transitive) To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation.
disparageverb	To dishonor by a comparison with what is inferior; to lower in rank or estimation by actions or words; to speak slightingly of; to depreciate; to undervalue.
floutverb	(transitive) To express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action.
denigrateverb	(transitive) To criticise so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame.
de-emphasizeverb	(transitive) To remove or reduce the emphasis from something; to make something less important; to play down.