underestimate

Meaning

Verb

1. (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.
2. (transitive) To perceive or expect (someone or something) to be less significant or difficult than it actually is.

Noun

An estimate that is too low.

Synonyms

underrate

undervalue

underestimation

belittle

insult

disparage

underrating

lowball

understate

slight

affront

disdain

underreckoning

despise

look down upon

minimize

misjudge

play down

snub

undervaluation

misprize

neglect

neglected

debase

scorn

downplay

underevaluation

take for granted

de-emphasize

trivialize

underbid

underemphasize

devalue

underprize

derogate

depredate

depreciate

bargain

deflate

have a low opinion of

extenuation

extenuate

lessen

hold in contempt

sell short

miscalculate

Translations

sous-estimer

unterschätzen

sottovalutare

subestimar

onderschatten

onderwaarderen

subestimar

sous-évaluer

υποτιμώ

sottostima

subestimar

sottostimare

menosprezar

minorer

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.meɪt/

Etymology

From under- + estimate.