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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

underestimated

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

verb

to regard or judge as less important or less likely to succeed than one should, or to fail to appreciate the full value or importance of something.

Example

"The team was underestimated by their opponents, who thought they would easily win the game."

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