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
Do not underestimate their capabilities or depravities.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 21 July 2025
When Hailey Bieber included the peptide lip treatment as one of the debut offerings from her cosmetics label Rhode in June 2022, many underestimated not only its popularity, but also its efficacy.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 July 2025
Markets are underestimating the risk from Washington’s existing tariffs, some analysts warned, as US stocks hit new highs last week.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 20 July 2025
The logistical difficulty of smuggling datacenter-grade hardware is often underestimated; these GPUs arrive preassembled into racks that can weigh over 3,600 pounds, making physical diversion highly impractical.
—Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 21 July 2025
When Hailey Bieber included the peptide lip treatment as one of the debut offerings from her cosmetics label Rhode in June 2022, many underestimated not only its popularity, but also its efficacy.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 July 2025
Markets are underestimating the risk from Washington’s existing tariffs, some analysts warned, as US stocks hit new highs last week.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 20 July 2025
The logistical difficulty of smuggling datacenter-grade hardware is often underestimated; these GPUs arrive preassembled into racks that can weigh over 3,600 pounds, making physical diversion highly impractical.
—Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underestimate
Verb
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This can look like: Taking accountability for your actions or lack thereof without deflecting responsibility or minimizing its impact.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 July 2025
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His legacy is one of the most powerful underrepresented, and underrated in the region.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
21 July 2025
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Emotions underscored the persistence and success, while often underrated, of women in country music.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Despite the price falling, some analysts believe the stock is undervalued.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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This is work that has historically been undervalued and excluded from some of the most basic protections, even as it’s seen as some of the most essential and fundamental work in our economy.—
Mariah Maddox,
Parents,
22 July 2025
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“Underestimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underestimate. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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