Underestimate: meaning, definitions and examples

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underestimate

[ ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt ]

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inaccurate estimation

To estimate (something) to be smaller or less important than it actually is.

Synonyms

underappreciate, underrate, undervalue

Examples of usage

He underestimated the importance of the project.
Don't underestimate her abilities.

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low estimation

An estimate that is too low, especially of the time, cost, or difficulty of something.

Synonyms

underassessment, underestimation, undervaluation

Examples of usage

The project was delayed due to an underestimate of the resources required.
Her cost estimate turned out to be an underestimate.

Translations

Translations of the word "underestimate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 subestimar

🇮🇳 कम आंकना

🇩🇪 unterschätzen

🇮🇩 meremehkan

🇺🇦 недооцінювати

🇵🇱 nie doceniać

🇯🇵 過小評価する

🇫🇷 sous-estimer

🇪🇸 subestimar

🇹🇷 küçümsemek

🇰🇷 과소평가하다

🇸🇦 يستخف

🇨🇿 podceňovat

🇸🇰 podceňovať

🇨🇳 低估

🇸🇮 podcenjevati

🇮🇸 vanmeta

🇰🇿 менсінбеу

🇬🇪 დაუსრულებლობა

🇦🇿 qiymətləndirməmək

🇲🇽 subestimar

Word origin

The word 'underestimate' originated in the early 19th century, formed by adding the prefix 'under-' to 'estimate'. It has been used in English to convey the idea of inaccurate estimation or undervaluing something. The concept of underestimation has been widely recognized in various fields such as psychology, economics, and project management.