Synonyms of underestimates

underestimates

verb

present tense third-person singular of underestimate

as in minimizes

to place too low a value on

we had underestimated her ability to raise the start-up money for her own design firm

Synonyms & Similar Words

• minimizes
• underrates
• undervalues
• despises
• sells short
• disdains
• belittles
• disparages
• de-emphasizes
• decries
• soft-pedals
• depreciates
• plays down
• scorns

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• overestimates
• appreciates
• values
• treasures
• prizes
• respects
• cherishes
• admires
• overvalues
• regards
• overrates
• esteems
• reveres
• worships
• adores
• idolizes
• venerates
• reverences

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of underestimates

In the Hopkins study, pulse oximeters gradually shifted from overestimates to underestimates over the course of the five years when compared to arterial blood gas tests. — Anil Oza, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026

In my experience, that severely underestimates the situation. — Xavier Gabriels, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Although this condition is linked to a wide variety of negative health effects, the public chronically underestimates its seriousness. — Marie Doyle, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026

That created a competitive advantage the world still underestimates. — Keith Krach, Fortune, 3 July 2026

Andy Sachs starts off as the girl everyone underestimates, then proceeds to survive the highs and lows of working for Runway magazine in The Devil Wears Prada. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026

Telling the story this way elides, smooths over, and underestimates the role of circumstance and dumb luck. — Charles Yu, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026

The problem is that this comparison often oversimplifies what Social Security actually is and underestimates how much risk and leverage already exist in today’s financial markets. — Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026

Liwag added that current consensus underestimates GE Aerospace’s long-term free cash flow and earnings power, with further upside possible from multiple expansion and earnings revision. — Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026