To underestimate means to inaccurately or undervalue the extent, importance, or capabilities of something or someone, often failing to recognize their true worth or potential.
Sample Sentences:
- The coach warned the team not to underestimate their opponents based on their recent performance.
- She tended to underestimate the time required for complex tasks, leading to delays.
- The entrepreneur’s rivals made the mistake of choosing to underestimate the impact of her innovative ideas.
- It’s unwise to underestimate the significance of regular exercise for overall well-being.
- Despite his quiet demeanor, his peers soon realized they should not underestimate his intellectual prowess.
- The meteorologists cautioned the public not to underestimate the intensity of the approaching storm.
- People often underestimate the power of small, consistent actions to bring about significant change.
- The detective warned his colleagues not to underestimate the cunning of the elusive criminal.
- Investors should not underestimate the volatility of the stock market, even in seemingly stable times.
- The teacher advised students not to underestimate the difficulty of the upcoming exam.
Synonyms:
- Undervalue: meremehkan
- Underappreciate: meremehkan
- Disparage: meremehkan
- Minimize: meminimalkan
- Belittle: meremehkan
- Misjudge: menilai salah
- Misinterpret: menafsirkan salah
- Overlook: mengabaikan
- Neglect: mengabaikan
- Misestimate: salah menghitung
Antonyms:
- Acknowledge: mengakui
- Appreciate: menghargai
- Recognize: mengenali
- Value: menghargai
- Esteem: menghargai
- Overestimate: melebih-lebihkan
- Overvalue: melebih-lebihkan
- Respect: menghormati
- Praise: memuji
- Admire: mengagumi
Derived Words:
- Underestimation: penilaian yang kurang
- Underestimated: terlalu diremehkan
Related Words:
- Evaluation: evaluasi
- Assessment: penilaian
- Perception: persepsi
- Estimation: perkiraan
- Appraisal: penilaian
Phrasal Verbs:
- Underestimate the impact: meremehkan dampak
- Underestimate the importance: meremehkan kepentingan
Common Expressions:
- Never underestimate: jangan pernah meremehkan
- Constantly underestimate: terus meremehkan
Related Idioms:
- Sell someone short: meremehkan seseorang
- Not give credit where credit is due: tidak memberi penghargaan pada yang seharusnya
