Underestimateの例文や意味・使い方に関するQ&A

A: underestimate = think something is worse or less than it truly is

I underestimated how heavy this box was, and I hurt my back trying to pick it up.

The city government underestimated the price of the new highway. They had to spend twice as much money as they planned to.

A: It means to misjudge
Example- ‘she is small, but don’t underestimate her because she’s strong’

A: When you think a person is incapable (not able) to do something.
"She's a Doctor now, I underestimated her!"
A common saying is "Don't underestimate me" which means you want to be taken seriously and can surprise them.

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A: I underestimated his knowledge.
The company underestimated her talent.
We have underestimated the extent of the problem.
The city underestimated the cost of a new building.
You should never underestimate the power of your words.

A: Don’t underestimate me, I’m stronger than you think.

A: don't underestimate me or you will die

A: "Everyone underestimated me."

"Since I'm quiet, everyone underestimates my ability."

It basically means that people thought you are worse at something than you actually are. For example, if you don't look like a smart person to others, they're underestimating you.

A: Underestimate means to expect less from someone or something and is usually followed by being pleasantly surprised.

Underrate means someone or something is not as appreciated as they/it should be.

Overestimate means to expect too much and usually is followed by disappointment.

Overrate means someone or something is too appreciated when they are not worthy of that appreciation.

A: Underestimate: you thought something wasn’t good/capable. It was more capable than you thought

I underestimated that car = it is faster than you thought

Underrate: when you say something is bad but it’s actually good

Broccoli is underrated = people say it’s bad, but it’s actually good.
______ is underrated = everyone thinks it’s bad, but it’s really good

Understate = you say something is so so/less, but it’s actually good/more

The trip to France was okay. (This is understating the trip. The trip was great, but you said it was just so so)


Undervalue = it’s not something we say, it’s how we treat someone, think, or act.

The homeless are undervalued = people should care more about homeless people. We don’t care much about poor people

A: They both mean almost the same thing, but understate is not used often

Underestimate: You were wrong about how accurate you were

Understate: You think something is worth less than it really is

"I underestimated how long it took to drive to work. Now I'm late"

"I understated how much fun I would have at the city"

A: Underestimate means to think of something being less than it really is.

Contempt means that you think of something as lower than you. It doesn’t have to mean that what you view as lowly is actually greater.


Ex:
I underestimated how much a gunshot would hurt.

I felt a lot of contempt for the insects on the sidewalk.

Hope this helps. :)

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A: you are trying to understimate me

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A: It would not be an understatement even if I said there is an internal war going on.

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A: Very well done!!

A: "Never underestimate the captivation of a woman with a pole" or "Never underestimate the captivating power of a woman with a pole."

A: "Don't underestimate me" sounds unnatural. I would say it is more like "Stop messing with me" or "Don't mess with me." If you are looking for a very strong phrase, you could go with "stop f*ing with me."
Or "don't f* with me." Many people would find this offensive though so be careful how you use it.