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UNDERESTIMATES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Underestimates.

Underestimates - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
underestimationunderratingunderreckoning

Underestimates - 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)
undervalue
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
overestimate

Make a deliberately low estimate

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lowball

Make too low an estimate of

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
underrate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
misjudge
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
overestimate

Example Sentences

"He underestimates how much time it will take to complete the project."
"She underestimates the impact of her words on others."
"The company underestimates the demand for their product."
"He underestimates the skill required to play the piano."
"She underestimates the difficulty of the hiking trail."
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Word Game Points

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

UNDERESTIMATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is UNDERESTIMATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, underestimates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UNDERESTIMATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is UNDERESTIMATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, underestimates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UNDERESTIMATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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