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underestimated

UK
/ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪtɪd/
US
/ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪtɪd/

Translations

underestimatedadjective
more underestimated
Comp.
most underestimated
Super.
UK
/ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪtɪd/
US
/ˌʌndərˈɛstɪˌmeɪtɪd/
The underestimated athlete surprised everyone by winning the championship.
L’athlète sous-estimé a surpris tout le monde en remportant le championnat.
Synonyms
disregarded
undervalued
overlooked
misjudged
underrated
Antonyms
overestimated
underestimateverb

underestimated

Past Simple

underestimated
Past Simple
underestimated
Past Participle
underestimating
Gerund
UK
/ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/
US
/ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/
She underestimated the amount of time it would take to complete the project.
Elle a sous-estimé le temps nécessaire pour terminer le projet.
Synonyms
misjudge
underrate
diminish
discount
downplay
Antonyms
overestimate

Definitions

underestimatedadjective
Regarded as less capable or significant than is actually the case.
The underestimated athlete surprised everyone by winning the championship.
underestimateverb
To estimate something as being less than the actual size, quantity, or degree.
She underestimated the amount of time it would take to complete the project.
To regard someone or something as less capable or effective than they really are.
He underestimated his opponent's ability to win the match.
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