underestimate
gb/ˈʌndɚˈɛstəmˌeɪt/ us/ˈʌndɚˈɛstəmˌeɪt/
B1
Engels
~ 7600
alábecsül, alulbecsül, lebecsül, alulbecslés
WERKWOORD
B1
1
alábecsül
B2
alulbecsül
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
to underestimate [something]
We completely underestimated how long the project would take.
Teljesen alábecsültük, mennyi ideig fog tartani a projekt.
The government underestimated the cost of the new rail line by several billion dollars.
A kormány több milliárd dollárral alábecsülte az új vasútvonal költségét.
Many people underestimate the risks of driving while tired.
Companies often underestimate the impact of social media on their reputation.
I think you underestimate how difficult it is to learn a language as an adult.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I underestimated the time I needed to finish the homework.
Alábecsültem, mennyi időre lesz szükségem a házi feladat befejezéséhez.
They underestimated the cost of the new house.
Alábecsülték az új ház költségét.
We underestimated the problem, and now it is very serious.
He underestimated how hard the exam would be.
People sometimes underestimate the danger of strong wind.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes say *"underestimate about"* (e.g. *"We underestimated about the cost"*). In English, *underestimate* is followed directly by the object: *"We underestimated the cost."* Learners also confuse *underestimate* with *misunderstand*: *underestimate* is about size, amount, difficulty, or importance; *misunderstand* is about not understanding the meaning.
Betekenis
judge something as too low
Woordcombinaties
seriously underestimate
|vastly underestimate
|underestimate the cost
|underestimate the difficulty
|underestimate the risks
|underestimate the impact
Synoniemen
underrate (Very close in meaning; often used for importance or impact, slightly more about personal opinion than calculation.)
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misjudge (Broader; means to judge wrongly in any direction, not only as too low.)
Antoniemen
overestimate (To judge something as larger, more important, or more serious than it really is.)
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overstate (To describe something as more important or more serious than it is, especially in speech or writing.)
Thema's
thinking
|work
|planning
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
to think something is less big, less important, less serious, or less difficult than it really is
To judge or calculate the size, amount, difficulty, importance, or effect of something as smaller or less than it really is.
WERKWOORD
B2
2
lebecsül
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
to underestimate [someone/something]
Don’t underestimate her; she knows exactly what she’s doing.
Ne becsüld le őt; pontosan tudja, mit csinál.
They underestimated their opponents and lost the game badly.
Lebecsülték az ellenfeleiket, és csúnyán elvesztették a meccset.
People often underestimate older workers’ ability to learn new technology.
He badly underestimated me, and I proved him wrong.
The company underestimated the new startup and was quickly left behind.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Please don’t underestimate me; I can do this.
Kérlek, ne becsülj le; meg tudom csinálni.
They underestimated the other team and they lost.
Lebecsülték a másik csapatot, és kikaptak.
Many people underestimate her because she is quiet.
He underestimated his brother’s strength.
We should not underestimate children; they understand a lot.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes use *underestimate* when they only mean *dislike* or *not respect*, but *underestimate* specifically means to think someone is less strong, less smart, or less able than they are. Also, in friendly talk, *"Don’t underestimate me"* can sound a bit strong or defensive; learners may overuse it where a softer phrase like *"Please trust me"* would be more natural.
Betekenis
judge someone as too weak
Woordcombinaties
never underestimate [someone]
|seriously underestimate [someone]
|underestimate her abilities
|underestimate their strength
|underestimate the team
|underestimate the opposition
Synoniemen
undervalue (Focuses more on not recognizing a person’s worth or contribution, especially at work.)
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discount (Suggests not taking someone seriously or not giving their skills enough weight.)
Antoniemen
overestimate (To believe someone is more capable or stronger than they really are.)
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overrate (To have too high an opinion of someone’s ability or importance.)
Thema's
people
|emotions
|thinking
|relationships
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
to think a person or group is less strong, less smart, or less able than they really are
To fail to recognize how capable, strong, determined, or dangerous a person or group really is, and think they are weaker or less able than they are.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B2
3
alulbecslés
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
[something] is an underestimate
Saying the project will cost one million dollars is probably an underestimate.
Ha azt mondjuk, hogy a projekt egymillió dollárba kerül majd, az valószínűleg alulbecslés.
The figure of 10,000 refugees is almost certainly an underestimate of the true number.
A 10 000 menekültről szóló adat szinte biztosan alulbecslés a valós számhoz képest.
Analysts now admit that their original sales forecast was a major underestimate.
Calling it a problem is an underestimate; it is a full crisis.
Their estimate of the time needed turned out to be a serious underestimate.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Ten minutes is an underestimate; it will take longer.
A tíz perc alulbecslés; tovább fog tartani.
The number in the report is an underestimate of the real cost.
A jelentésben szereplő összeg alulbecslés a valós költséghez képest.
We made an underestimate of the time for the trip.
Saying it is "a small problem" is an underestimate.
Five hundred people is probably an underestimate.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners often confuse *underestimate* (noun) with *underestimation*. Both exist, but *underestimate* is more common when talking about a number or amount (*"an underestimate of the cost"*), while *underestimation* is more common in abstract or formal talk (*"the underestimation of this risk"*). Also, do not say *"an underestimate about"*; use *"an underestimate of"*.
Betekenis
estimate that is too low
Woordcombinaties
a serious underestimate
|a clear underestimate
|a huge underestimate
|an underestimate of the cost
|an underestimate of the time needed
|a slight underestimate
Synoniemen
underrating (More about judging importance too low than about specific numbers.)
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underassessment (More formal and technical; often used in official or academic contexts.)
Antoniemen
overestimate (As a noun, an estimate that is too high.)
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overstatement (A description or claim that makes something sound bigger or more important than it is.)
Thema's
numbers
|business
|planning
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
a guess or number that is too low and not as big as the real one
An estimate, calculation, or judgment that is lower than the true size, amount, cost, or effect of something.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
underestimate
IPA
GB/ˈʌndɚˈɛstəmˌeɪt/
US/ˈʌndɚˈɛstəmˌeɪt/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
un - der - es - tim - ate (5 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (un)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: underestimate
- Plural: underestimates
Verb
- Base: underestimate
- 3rd Person Singular: underestimates
- Present Participle: underestimating
- Past: underestimated
Woordfamilie
Forms
underestimates
noun
underestimating
verb
underestimated
verb
Core family
estimate
verb B1
underestimation
noun
Related words
estimation
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
overestimate
verb B2
overestimation
noun
Uitdrukkingen
never underestimate the power of
1/nˈɛvɚ ˈʌndɚˈɛstəmˌeɪt ðə pˈaʊɚ əv/
fixed phrase
strong warning about real power
used to say that something can have a very big effect, so people should not think it is weak or unimportant
Voorbeelden
- Never underestimate the power of a simple thank-you.
- Politicians often say, "Never underestimate the power of social media."
- Never underestimate the power of small daily habits to change your life.