underestimated

Meanings

• verb (underestimate), adjective (underestimated)

  judging or regarding something as having less significance, value, or ability than it actually does

  - "Despite her small size, she had an underestimated ability to lift heavy weights."
  - "The team's underestimated performance in the tournament surprised everyone."

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Antonyms

overestimate

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Synonyms

belittle , make light of , misjudge , misunderestimate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with underestimated
estimated , contemplated , appreciated

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Variants

List of all variants of underestimated that leads to same result
underestimate , underestimated , underestimates , underestimating , underestimation , underestimations

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Etymology

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From Old French desestimer, des- 'un-' + estimer 'value, estimate'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'underestimate' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In mathematics, underestimation is the opposite of overestimation in the context of approximation.

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Related Concepts

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1. overestimation: The opposite of underestimation, where something is judged or regarded as having more significance, value, or ability than it actually does.

2. misjudgment: The act of making an incorrect assessment or judgment about something or someone.

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Culture

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The term 'underestimated' is often used in various contexts, including business, education, and personal relationships. In business, underestimating the competition or the market size can lead to significant losses. In education, underestimating one's abilities can limit one's potential. In personal relationships, underestimating someone's feelings or intentions can cause misunderstandings and hurt.

How to Memorize "underestimated"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale with 'underestimated' on one side and 'actual value' on the other, with the 'underestimated' side weighing less than it should.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'underestimated' with the phrase 'less than meets the eye' or 'hidden potential'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym UNDERESTIMATED to remember the meaning: Unnecessary Neglect of Dazzling Excellence In Talents And Merits Existing True and Inestimable.

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