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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

underestimate

/ˌʌndəˈɛstɪmeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does underestimate mean?

verb

To form an opinion of someone or something that is lower than their true value or importance. To judge or consider someone or something to be less capable or effective than they actually are.

Example

"The team underestimated the difficulty of the project and had to work overtime to meet the deadline."

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