Underestimate

Pronunciation

• verb: IPA: /ÊŒndɚˈɛs.tɨ.meɪt/
• noun: IPA: /ÊŒndɚˈɛs.tɨ.mɨt/, /ÊŒndɚˈɛs.tɨ.mÉ™t/

Origin

- + estimate

Full definition of underestimate

Verb

1. (transitive) To perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth etc. than what it actually has.

Synonyms

• misunderestimate
• misjudge

Antonyms

• (to perceive as having lower value) overestimate

Noun

1. An estimate or perception that is too low.

Synonyms

• underestimation