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UNDERESTIMATED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Underestimated.

Underestimated - as a noun

An estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
underestimation18underrating13underreckoning

Underestimated - as a verb

Assign too low a value to

Example: "Don't underestimate the value of this heirloom-you may sell it at a good price"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
undervalue14
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
overestimate17

Make a deliberately low estimate

Example: "The construction company wanted the contract badly and lowballed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lowball12

Make too low an estimate of

Example: "He underestimated the work that went into the renovation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
underrate10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
misjudge19
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
overestimate17

Example Sentences

"She is a highly underestimated candidate for the job."
"The team's skills were greatly underestimated by their opponents."
"His underestimated intelligence surprised everyone when he aced the test."
"The true potential of the new technology is often underestimated."
"The underestimated artist went on to become a renowned painter."
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Word Game Points

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

UNDERESTIMATED has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is UNDERESTIMATED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, underestimated is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UNDERESTIMATED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is UNDERESTIMATED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, underestimated is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UNDERESTIMATED has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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