underestimate
Translation
to underestimate, to undervalue, to underrate
Examples
Never underestimate your opponent.
Never underestimate your opponent.
They underestimated the cost of the project.
They underestimated the cost of the project.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) to judge (sth./sb.) to be smaller or less important than it really is They underestimated the cost of the project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: undervalue, underrate; Antonyms: overestimate, overvalue
Etymology
From the prefix 'under-' (below) and 'estimate' (to judge value). Literally 'to estimate below' the true value.
Memory Tips
Think of judging something to be 'under' its actual value or importance.