Synonyms for Underestimate
Top synonyms for “underestimate”: lowball, underestimation, underrate, underrating, underreckoning, undervalue.
Definitions
- (noun)an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
- (verb)make too low an estimate of“he underestimated the work that went into the renovation”
- (verb)make a deliberately low estimate“The construction company wanted the contract badly and lowballed”
- (verb)assign too low a value to“Don't underestimate the value of this heirloom-you may sell it at a good price”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Antonyms — opposite of Underestimate
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "underestimate"?
Common synonyms for "underestimate" include lowball, underestimation, underrate, underrating, underreckoning, undervalue. Our thesaurus lists 6 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "underestimate"?
Antonyms for "underestimate" include overestimate. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "underestimate" mean?
an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
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