Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

OVERESTIMATING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Overestimating.

Overestimating - as a noun

An appraisal that is too high

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overappraisaloverestimation19overvaluation19

A calculation that results in an estimate that is too high

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overestimation19overrating14overreckoning23

Overestimating - as a verb

Make too high an estimate of

Example: "He overestimated his own powers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overrate11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
misjudge19
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
underestimate16

Assign too high a value to

Example: "You are overestimating the value of your old car"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overvalue15
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
underestimate16

Example Sentences

"She is constantly overestimating how long it takes to complete a task."
"I think you are overestimating your ability to handle stress."
"They are overestimating the cost of the project."
"The team made the mistake of overestimating the opponent's abilities."
"They are overestimating the number of attendees for the event."
View more

Word Game Points

Is OVERESTIMATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overestimating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERESTIMATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is OVERESTIMATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overestimating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERESTIMATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is OVERESTIMATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overestimating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERESTIMATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

Word Variations & Relations

A-Z Proximities

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen