underestimated

[US]/ˌʌndərˈɛstəˌmeɪtɪd/
[UK]/ˌʌndərˈɛstəˌmeɪtɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to have assessed something as less than its actual value; to have recognized something as less important than it actually is

Phrases & Collocations

underestimated talent

underestimated potential

underestimated impact

underestimated value

underestimated risk

underestimated effort

underestimated strength

underestimated influence

underestimated challenge

underestimated importance

Example Sentences

many people have underestimated the impact of climate change.

she felt that her abilities had been underestimated by her peers.

don't underestimate the importance of a good education.

the team underestimated their opponent's skills.

he underestimated the time it would take to complete the project.

she was often underestimated because of her young age.

many underestimated the potential of the new technology.

we underestimated how much work was involved in the project.

it's easy to underestimate the power of teamwork.

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