Underestimate

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Underestimate

transitive verb

  1. To make too low an estimate of the quantity, degree, or worth of.

    "Don't underestimate the difficulties involved in the project."

  2. To consider (someone) to be less capable or effective than is actually the case.

    "underestimated his rivals and was outmaneuvered."

noun

  1. An estimate that is or proves to be too low.
  2. To estimate at too low a rate; not to value sufficiently.
  3. An estimate or valuing at too low a rate.

Anagrams of Underestimate