underestimating
- present participle of underestimate.
Example Sentences
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Harrison admitted to underestimating the backlash from fans but defended the trade, initially saying he had “no regrets.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
"I'm glad he's underestimating me," Prenga said, insisting he will show Joshua no respect when the opening bell rings.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
In some cases he described the work ahead as something that should take just a few months—striking people familiar with BP’s operations as vastly underestimating its complexity.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Investors are underestimating the inflationary threat to both stock and bond markets, and yields must rise to compensate for that risk, say strategists at the hedge fund Zweig-DiMenna.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
Funny, he knew Leon was in a precarious position and yet there was always the danger of underestimating him.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
