Associations to the word «Underestimate»
Noun
Adjective
Wiktionary
UNDERESTIMATE, verb. (transitive) To perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth, etc., than what he/she/it actually has.
UNDERESTIMATE, noun. An estimate or perception that is too low.
Dictionary definition
UNDERESTIMATE, noun. An estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value.
UNDERESTIMATE, verb. Assign too low a value to; "Don't underestimate the value of this heirloom-you may sell it at a good price".
UNDERESTIMATE, verb. Make a deliberately low estimate; "The construction company wanted the contract badly and lowballed".
UNDERESTIMATE, verb. 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".
Wise words
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.