UNDERESTIMATING Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

underestimating

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present participle of underestimate

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 Likewise, awe prevents people from underestimating difficult tasks or from overestimating themselves. — Robert A. Ballingall, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026 While expecting a beat for the September quarter and strong December results, the analyst argued the market is underestimating cyclicality for hard drives and a possible downturn in late 2028 or early 2029. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 After underestimating that amount in the previous two years, the state included the Student Support and Professional Development Discretionary Block Grant in a package of one-time funding this year to make up the difference. — Chaewon Chung updated October 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026 The second mistake is underestimating the width of the curtain panels. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026 However, Aaron Boone isn’t underestimating a Boston ballclub that started off slow and fired Alex Cora before going on a historic run and earning the second Wild Card spot. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Sep. 2026 As a result, business leaders who continue to rely on historical assumptions may be underestimating exposures that could have significant financial and operational consequences. — Patty Templeton-Jones, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Vasseur admitted to underestimating the challenge of Hamilton’s adjustment to a new team after 12 years with Mercedes. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 But if the Heat’s shooters are at their best, everyone also might be underestimating this group’s offensive ceiling. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

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Today, Citroën’s advanced CAD techniques have managed to improve that legacy even more, optimizing structural geometry to maximize interior volume and minimizing weight.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026
Schacter warns that minimizing those experiences is a common mistake.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026

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