Synonyms for underestimate

Synonyms for (noun) underestimate

Synonyms: underestimate, underestimation, underrating, underreckoning

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

Similar words: idea, estimate, estimation, approximation

Definition: an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

Usage: an estimate of what it would cost; a rough idea how long it would take


Synonyms for (verb) underestimate

Synonyms: underestimate, underrate

Definition: make too low an estimate of

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

Similar words: misjudge

Definition: judge incorrectly


Synonyms: underestimate, lowball

Definition: make a deliberately low estimate

Usage: The construction company wanted the contract badly and lowballed

Similar words: judge, approximate, estimate, gauge, guess

Definition: judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

Usage: I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds


Synonyms: underestimate, undervalue

Definition: assign too low a value to

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

Similar words: value

Definition: fix or determine the value of; assign a value to

Usage: value the jewelry and art work in the estate


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