underestimate

/ˈʌndɚˈɛstəˌmeɪt/B2Loopy word list, level 6 · Master

Definition

  • n. an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
  • v. make too low an estimate of

Word forms

Past participle
underestimated
Present participle
underestimating
Past tense
underestimated
Third person singular
underestimates

Example sentences

  1. n.

    His underestimate of the project's difficulty led to delays.

  2. vt.

    Don't underestimate her ability to succeed in this competition.