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Definition underestimate in British English

underestimate verb

[transitive] verb
/ˌʌndərˈestɪˌmeɪt/
1

to think that someone has less power or ability than they really have

Example

Their big mistake was to underestimate their opponents' skill in handling the news media.

Synonyms and related words
undervalue underrate disregard
2

to think or guess that something is smaller, less important etc than it really is

Example

We had seriously underestimated the cost of fitting a new kitchen.

Example

The importance of a good diet should not be underestimated.

Synonyms and related words
guess estimate gauge undervalue underrate disregard
Definition underestimate in British English