underestimate

== English == === Etymology === From under- + estimate. === Pronunciation === verb: (General American) IPA(key): /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.meɪt/ noun: (General American) IPA(key): /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.mɪt/, /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.mət/ === Verb === underestimate (third-person singular simple present underestimates, present participle underestimating, simple past and past participle underestimated) (transitive) To estimate too low; to perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth, etc., than what he/she/it actually has. Synonyms: misjudge, misunderestimate, sell short, underapproximate; see also Thesaurus:underestimate Antonyms: overapproximate, overestimate; see also Thesaurus:overestimate (transitive) To perceive or expect (someone or something) to be less significant or difficult than it actually is. Synonyms: belittle, make light of; see also Thesaurus:trivialize Antonyms: overdo; see also Thesaurus:exaggerate ==== Coordinate terms ==== understate ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === underestimate (plural underestimates) An estimate that is too low. ==== Synonyms ==== underestimation ==== Antonyms ==== overestimate ==== Translations ====