Meaning & Definition of Underestimate in English
English⟶
Underestimate
/əndərɛstəmet/
noun
1. An estimation that is too low
- An estimate that is less than the true or actual value
synonym:
- underestimate,
- underestimation,
- underrating,
- underreckoning
verb
1. Assign too low a value to
- "Don't underestimate the value of this heirloom-you may sell it at a good price"
synonym:
- undervalue,
- underestimate
2. Make a deliberately low estimate
- "The construction company wanted the contract badly and lowballed"
synonym:
- lowball,
- underestimate
3. 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"
synonym:
- underestimate,
- underrate
Examples of using
I think you underestimate Tom.
Don't underestimate your own strength.
Don't underestimate the problem.