underestimate

Meanings

• verb

  to estimate or judge the value, importance, or quality of something too low

  - "Despite her excellent qualifications, the employer underestimated her abilities."
  - "The coach underestimated the strength of the opposing team."

• verb

  to have a lower opinion of someone or something than is deserved

  - "He was underestimated by his colleagues for his innovative ideas."
  - "The critics underestimated the talent of the young artist."

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Antonyms

overestimate , overestimate

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Synonyms

underestimation , belittle , make light of , misjudge , misunderestimate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with underestimate
estimate , mate , fate , late , ate

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Variants

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underestimate , underestimated , underestimates , underestimating , underestimation , underestimations

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Forms

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underestimated, underestimates, underestimating

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Etymology

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late Middle English: from under- 'below' + estimate 'value, rating'

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Trivia

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1. Underestimation is a common mistake in game theory, where players may underestimate their opponents' strategies or abilities. This can lead to suboptimal outcomes for both players. In the game of chess, for example, the Sicilian Defense is often underestimated by players, but it can lead to strong counterplay for Black.

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Related Concepts

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1. overestimation: The opposite of underestimation, where someone or something is judged to have more value, importance, or quality than is actually the case.

2. misestimation: The error of estimating something incorrectly, which can be either an underestimation or an overestimation.

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Culture

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Underestimate is a common phenomenon in various domains such as business, education, and relationships. It can lead to missed opportunities, misunderstandings, and even conflicts. In literature, underestimate is often used as a plot device, where a character's underestimation of an opponent or situation leads to their downfall.

How to Memorize "underestimate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale, and visualize yourself underestimating something by placing it on the lighter side of the scale.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'underestimate' with the idea of 'undervaluing' or 'misjudging' something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Underdog Estimation' to remember the meaning of underestimate: Underdog = Under-estimation, and Underdog refers to a smaller or less favored entity that is underestimated by others.

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