Synonyms for underestimate
ˌʌn dərˈɛs təˌmeɪt; -mɪt, -ˌmeɪtun·der·es·ti·mate

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1. underestimatenoun

   Synonyms:
   underestimation, misjudge, misunderestimate

2. underestimateverb

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

   Synonyms:
   underestimation, misjudge, misunderestimate

3. underestimateverb

   Antonyms:
   overestimate

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1. underestimate

   To decry is to cry down, in some noisy, public, or conspicuous manner. A witness or a statement is discredited; the currency is depreciated; a good name is dishonored by unworthy conduct; we underestimate in our own minds; we may underrate or undervalue in statement to others. These words are used, with few exceptions, of things such as qualities, merits, attainments, etc. To disparage is to belittle by damaging comparison or suggestion; it is used only of things. A man's achievements are disparaged, his motives depreciated, his professions discredited; he himself is calumniated, slandered, etc. Compare SLANDER.

   See synonyms for PRAISE.

   Synonyms:
   belittle, carp at, decry, depreciate, derogate from, detract from, discredit, dishonor, disparage, lower, underrate, undervalue

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1. underestimate

   Synonyms:
   underrate, undervalue, disparage

   Antonyms:
   overrate, overvalue, exaggerate

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1. underestimate, underestimation, underrating, underreckoningverb

   an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value

   Synonyms:
   underrating, underestimation, underreckoning

   Antonyms:
   overvalue, overrate, overestimate

2. undervalue, underestimateverb

   assign too low a value to

   "Don't underestimate the value of this heirloom-you may sell it at a good price"

   Synonyms:
   underrate, devalue, devaluate, lowball, undervalue, depreciate

   Antonyms:
   overvalue, overestimate, overrate

3. lowball, underestimateverb

   make a deliberately low estimate

   "The construction company wanted the contract badly and lowballed"

   Synonyms:
   underrate, lowball, undervalue

   Antonyms:
   overestimate, overvalue, overrate

4. underestimate, underrateverb

   make too low an estimate of

   "he underestimated the work that went into the renovation"; "Don't underestimate the danger of such a raft trip on this river"

   Synonyms:
   underrate, lowball, undervalue

   Antonyms:
   overrate, overestimate, overvalue

Matched Categories

1. • Misjudge
   • Value

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1. underestimateverb

   Synonyms:
   undervalue, underrate, misprize, rate below the true value, rate too low

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1. List of paraphrases for "underestimate":

   underestimation, understate, under-estimate, undervalue, underrate, underplay, belittle, overlook, under-estimation, overestimate, understatement, downplay, undervaluation

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1. J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, 2005:

   When you have seen as much of life as I have, you will not underestimate the power of obsessive love.

2. Jennifer Marshall:

   Some of the most inspiring photos to come out during the invasion have been of everyday men and women picking up arms in defense of their families and their nation, i commend them for their heart and their courage. My advice to these heroic Ukrainians is to not underestimate yourselves. You are stronger and braver than you ever thought possible. The world stands with you and the world commends you.

3. Francesco Rocca:

   We should not underestimate the scale of this disaster, critical, emergency needs are still enormous, and affected communities will need sustained and long-term support.

4. Richard Mihigo:

   We should not underestimate the magnitude of all these different outbreaks occurring at the same time in a country where the health system itself is very weak, and in some parts broken.

5. Rory Mcilroy taking the title:

   A big key to match play is you ca n’t underestimate anyone, you have to fully expect for them to play their best golf. You have to go out and make as many birdies as you can.