underestimate
verb (used with object), un·der·es·ti·mat·ed, un·der·es·ti·mat·ing.
verb (used without object), un·der·es·ti·mat·ed, un·der·es·ti·mat·ing.
noun
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belittle, undervalue, underrate, miscalculate, deprecate, slight, disesteem, miscarry, disparage, depreciateExamples from the Web for underestimate
Contemporary Examples of underestimate
Democrats would be mistaken to underestimate Mike Huckabee, perhaps the strongest Republican presidential contender.
She really becomes the image of someone you might underestimate or take for granted.
I think people also underestimate how much we really do write it all in six days.
How Aidy Bryant Stealthily Became Your Favorite ‘Saturday Night Live’ StarKevin Fallon
October 31, 2014
Do not underestimate Governor Perry, because he has a record to run on that sings a real song of hope, change, and job creation.
It would be a serious error, that smile is saying, to underestimate a fearsome adversary with his best days ahead of him.
Historical Examples of underestimate
It would be for most people, but I think you underestimate your cheek, as you call it.
In the Midst of AlarmsRobert Barr
You underestimate your favors, if you fancy they are easily forgotten!
The StrollersFrederic S. Isham
Oh, not that I underestimate the home women or the sheltered women.
The Gorgeous GirlNalbro Bartley
It is obvious that at about that time everybody was inclined to underestimate his chances.
Lord JimJoseph Conrad
Bidwell did not underestimate his importance in this rush of gold-frenzied men.
They of the High TrailsHamlin Garland