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
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Recent Examples of underestimating
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.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
Financial opportunities and stronger self-worth are starting to build, so stop underestimating your talents.
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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.
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Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Billari also highlights the risk of underestimating generational trends.
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Sally Percy,
Forbes.com,
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
Another common mistake is underestimating silver's risk.
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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.
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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.
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Joanne Kaufman,
Air Mail,
13 June 2026
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
Billari also highlights the risk of underestimating generational trends.
—
Sally Percy,
Forbes.com,
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underestimating
Verb
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The end goal should not be minimizing the number of systems per se, but rather making sure those systems can be adjusted and integrated quickly to keep up with changing business demands.
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Under the former, the priority is to continue providing water and wastewater services while minimizing creditor losses and restructuring the company so a new owner can be found.
Verb
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Stop undervaluing yourself, period.
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Even small errors like misreporting income, omitting a creditor or undervaluing property can lead to delays, dismissed cases or even accusations of fraud.
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“Underestimating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underestimating. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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