underestimate
gb/ˈʌndɚˈɛstəmˌeɪt/ us/ˈʌndɚˈɛstəmˌeɪt/
B1
Английский
~ 7600
Значения
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Глагол
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
Модель употребления:
to underestimate [something]
Частая ошибка:
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.
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
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.)
Коллокации
seriously underestimate
|vastly underestimate
|underestimate the cost
|underestimate the difficulty
|underestimate the risks
|underestimate the impact
Темы
thinking
|work
|planning
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Глагол
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
Модель употребления:
to underestimate [someone/something]
Частая ошибка:
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.
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
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.)
Коллокации
never underestimate [someone]
|seriously underestimate [someone]
|underestimate her abilities
|underestimate their strength
|underestimate the team
|underestimate the opposition
Темы
people
|emotions
|thinking
|relationships
|work
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Существительное
B2
entity
3
estimate that is too low
a guess or number that is too low and not as big as the real one
Модель употребления:
[something] is an underestimate
Частая ошибка:
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"*.
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
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.)
Коллокации
a serious underestimate
|a clear underestimate
|a huge underestimate
|an underestimate of the cost
|an underestimate of the time needed
|a slight underestimate
Темы
numbers
|business
|planning
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
underestimate
IPA
GB/ˈʌndɚˈɛstəmˌeɪt/
US/ˈʌndɚˈɛstəmˌeɪt/
Слоги и ударение
un - der - es - tim - ate (5 слогов)
Stress on 1st syllable (un)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: underestimate
- Plural: underestimates
Verb
- Base: underestimate
- 3rd Person Singular: underestimates
- Present Participle: underestimating
- Past: underestimated
Родственные слова
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
Выражения
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
Примеры
- 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.