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ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ

underestimate

gb/ˈʌndɚˈɛstəmˌeɪt/ us/ˈʌndɚˈɛstəmˌeɪt/
B1 ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 7600
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਕਿਰਿਆ B1 action
1

judge something as too low

to think something is less big, less important, less serious, or less difficult than it really is

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: to underestimate [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
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.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
underrate (Very close in meaning; often used for importance or impact, slightly more about personal opinion than calculation.) | misjudge (Broader; means to judge wrongly in any direction, not only as too low.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
overestimate (To judge something as larger, more important, or more serious than it really is.) | overstate (To describe something as more important or more serious than it is, especially in speech or writing.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
seriously underestimate |vastly underestimate |underestimate the cost |underestimate the difficulty |underestimate the risks |underestimate the impact
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
thinking |work |planning |core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • We completely underestimated how long the project would take.
  • The government underestimated the cost of the new rail line by several billion dollars.
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • I underestimated the time I needed to finish the homework.
  • They underestimated the cost of the new house.
  • 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.
ਕਿਰਿਆ B2 action
2

judge someone as too weak

to think a person or group is less strong, less smart, or less able than they really are

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: to underestimate [someone/something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
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.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
undervalue (Focuses more on not recognizing a person’s worth or contribution, especially at work.) | discount (Suggests not taking someone seriously or not giving their skills enough weight.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
overestimate (To believe someone is more capable or stronger than they really are.) | overrate (To have too high an opinion of someone’s ability or importance.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
never underestimate [someone] |seriously underestimate [someone] |underestimate her abilities |underestimate their strength |underestimate the team |underestimate the opposition
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
people |emotions |thinking |relationships |work |core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • Don’t underestimate her; she knows exactly what she’s doing.
  • They underestimated their opponents and lost the game badly.
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • Please don’t underestimate me; I can do this.
  • They underestimated the other team and they lost.
  • Many people underestimate her because she is quiet.
  • He underestimated his brother’s strength.
  • We should not underestimate children; they understand a lot.
ਨਾਂਵ B2 entity
3

estimate that is too low

a guess or number that is too low and not as big as the real one

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: [something] is an underestimate
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
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"*.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
underrating (More about judging importance too low than about specific numbers.) | underassessment (More formal and technical; often used in official or academic contexts.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
overestimate (As a noun, an estimate that is too high.) | overstatement (A description or claim that makes something sound bigger or more important than it is.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
a serious underestimate |a clear underestimate |a huge underestimate |an underestimate of the cost |an underestimate of the time needed |a slight underestimate
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
numbers |business |planning |finance |core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • Saying the project will cost one million dollars is probably an underestimate.
  • The figure of 10,000 refugees is almost certainly an underestimate of the true number.
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • Ten minutes is an underestimate; it will take longer.
  • The number in the report is an underestimate of the real cost.
  • 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.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
underestimate
IPA
GB/ˈʌndɚˈɛstəmˌeɪt/
US/ˈʌndɚˈɛstəmˌeɪt/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
un - der - es - tim - ate (5 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (un)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
  • Base: underestimate
  • Plural: underestimates
Verb
  • Base: underestimate
  • 3rd Person Singular: underestimates
  • Present Participle: underestimating
  • Past: underestimated
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
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
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ

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

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
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