Definition of underestimate

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  • underestimate is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
  • underestimate is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
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Definition of underestimate

  • make too low an estimate of (verb)

    Examples

    1. he underestimated the work that went into the renovation
    2. Don't underestimate the danger of such a raft trip on this river

    Synonyms

    1. underrate
  • assign too low a value to (verb)

    Examples

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

    Synonyms

    1. undervalue
  • make a deliberately low estimate (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. lowball
  • an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. underestimation
    2. underrating
    3. underreckoning

See definition of underestimate in Merriam Webster