underestimate meaning and definition

UNDERESTIMATE noun

Definition of underestimate (noun)

1. an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
   • synonyms: underestimation, underrating, underreckoning

UNDERESTIMATE verb

Definition of underestimate (verb)

1. assign too low a value to
   • "Don't underestimate the value of this heirloom-you may sell it at a good price"
   • synonyms: undervalue
   • antonym: overestimate
2. make a deliberately low estimate
   • "The construction company wanted the contract badly and lowballed"
   • synonyms: lowball
3. make too low an estimate of
   • "he underestimated the work that went into the renovation"; "Don't underestimate the danger of such a raft trip on this river"
   • synonyms: underrate
   • antonym: overestimate