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
Don't underestimate the value of half-and-half, mental concentration, and playing now and loud.
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Ew Staff, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Many business owners underestimate just how delicate the transition process can be.
—Robert F. Mancuso, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
Sometimes healthcare providers underestimate how many people with PsA have fatigue and how severely the fatigue impacts people's quality of life.2
Why Psoriatic Arthritis Causes Fatigue
Fatigue is a common symptom for PsA and many other autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 29 Mar. 2025
Without a state or national policy change, the long-term effect of SNAP restrictions on Americans' diets is likely to be underestimated.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for underestimate
Ew Staff, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Many business owners underestimate just how delicate the transition process can be.
—Robert F. Mancuso, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
Sometimes healthcare providers underestimate how many people with PsA have fatigue and how severely the fatigue impacts people's quality of life.2
Why Psoriatic Arthritis Causes Fatigue
Fatigue is a common symptom for PsA and many other autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 29 Mar. 2025
Without a state or national policy change, the long-term effect of SNAP restrictions on Americans' diets is likely to be underestimated.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for underestimate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underestimate
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Apr. 2025
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In relationships, this dynamic plays out as toxic positivity — the tendency to dismiss or minimize distress in favor of maintaining an upbeat tone.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Driver is underrated here, but that’s because Penelope Cruz drives off with the movie, giving one of the best performances of the last few years.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
6 Dec. 2024
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Compensatory picks, while typically lower rounds are definitely underrated by the casual fan.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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In comparison, Chelsea have incredible existing brand equity value, and it could be argued that £200m is undervalued when taking into account the upside opportunity leveraging the history and attractive location of the club, alongside the growth of the WSL.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Wolfe upgrades Freeport-McMoRan to outperform from peer perform Wolfe said in its upgrade of Freeport-McMoRan that the stock is undervalued.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Underestimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underestimate. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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