Vocafy - مؤثر زبان سیکھنا Vocafy - مؤثر زبان سیکھنا
انگریزی

underestimate

gb/ˈʌndɚˈɛstəmˌeɪt/ us/ˈʌndɚˈɛstəmˌeɪt/
B1 انگریزی
~ 7600
معانی
0 معانی
فعل 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

استعمال کا انداز: to underestimate [something]
عام غلطی:
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.
ہم معنی الفاظ
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.)
متضاد الفاظ
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.)
لفظی تراکیب
seriously underestimate |vastly underestimate |underestimate the cost |underestimate the difficulty |underestimate the risks |underestimate the impact
موضوعات
thinking |work |planning |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.
فعل 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

استعمال کا انداز: to underestimate [someone/something]
عام غلطی:
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.
ہم معنی الفاظ
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.)
متضاد الفاظ
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.)
لفظی تراکیب
never underestimate [someone] |seriously underestimate [someone] |underestimate her abilities |underestimate their strength |underestimate the team |underestimate the opposition
موضوعات
people |emotions |thinking |relationships |work |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.
اسم B2 entity
3

estimate that is too low

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

استعمال کا انداز: [something] is an underestimate
عام غلطی:
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"*.
ہم معنی الفاظ
underrating (More about judging importance too low than about specific numbers.) | underassessment (More formal and technical; often used in official or academic contexts.)
متضاد الفاظ
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.)
لفظی تراکیب
a serious underestimate |a clear underestimate |a huge underestimate |an underestimate of the cost |an underestimate of the time needed |a slight underestimate
موضوعات
numbers |business |planning |finance |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.
گرامر
لغت میں درج شکل
underestimate
IPA
GB/ˈʌndɚˈɛstəmˌeɪt/
US/ˈʌndɚˈɛstəmˌeɪt/
ہجا بندی اور زور
un - der - es - tim - ate (5 ہجے)
Stress on 1st syllable (un)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
  • Base: underestimate
  • Plural: underestimates
Verb
  • Base: underestimate
  • 3rd Person Singular: underestimates
  • Present Participle: underestimating
  • Past: underestimated
متعلقہ الفاظ
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
عبارات

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

مثالیں
  • 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.
فہرست پر واپس جائیں
ہم تھرڈ پارٹی اشتہاری کوکیز یا کراس سائٹ ٹریکنگ پکسلز استعمال نہیں کرتے۔
ہم اپنی ایپ کو روانی سے چلانے، کارکردگی کا تجزیہ کرنے، اور آپ کے تجربے کو بہتر بنانے کے لیے کوکیز اور اسی طرح کی ٹیکنالوجیز استعمال کرتے ہیں۔
آپ کسی بھی وقت اپنی ترجیحات منظم کر سکتے ہیں۔

واپسی پر خوش آمدید!

جاری رکھنے کے لیے سائن اِن کریں

پاس ورڈ بھول گئے؟
کیا آپ کا اکاؤنٹ نہیں ہے؟ سائن اپ کریں