as in to minimize
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 underestimate
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.
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Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Jawad originally underestimated how much packaging and shipping supplies would affect her expenses.
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Chloe Dao,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Wimbledon argues that the players’ representatives underestimate the costs of running tournaments and staging important warm-up events.
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Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
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.
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Henry Grabar,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for underestimate
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Jawad originally underestimated how much packaging and shipping supplies would affect her expenses.
—
Chloe Dao,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Wimbledon argues that the players’ representatives underestimate the costs of running tournaments and staging important warm-up events.
—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
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
See All Example Sentences for underestimate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underestimate
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To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
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Keep all windows and doors closed so your pet cannot easily escape, and draw the shades to minimize the sound and flashes of light.
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Berchild is a hardworking player with good skill and a good shot; people at the program will argue he’s been underrated.
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American craft distilleries are seriously underrated, and some are producing whiskey as good as—or even exceeding—major legacy whiskeymakers.
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Citi upgrades Lockheed Martin to buy from neutral Citi says shares are undervalued.
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The skilled trades, long undervalued, are among the most resilient to AI disruption.
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“Underestimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underestimate. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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