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Underestimate

Definition

(formal) To think that something is less important, difficult, or serious than it really is; to have a lower opinion of something than is justified.

Example Sentences

1The team underestimated the complexity of the project and failed to meet the deadline.
2Do you think the government underestimated the impact of the economic crisis on small businesses?
3The company underestimated the competition and lost market share as a result.
4Avoid underestimating the power of social media in shaping public opinion.
5Historians often underestimate the role of chance events in shaping the course of history.

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