How to Use underestimate in a Sentence

underestimate

verb
  • The city underestimated the cost of the new building.
  • Never underestimate the importance of a good education.
  • Her talent has always been underestimated.
  • The number of people in the crowd was underestimated by 5,000.
  • Don’t underestimate that part in how this will play out.
    — Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 27 June 2026
  • Don’t underestimate the impact a good tote bag can have on your day.
    — Kiana Murden, CNN Underscored, 23 Feb. 2021
  • His low-key style has led critics to underestimate him.
    — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 6 May 2026
  • And don’t underestimate the power of styling sprays to anchor the style and lock it in place.
    — Elle Turner, Glamour, 28 Oct. 2022
  • Don't underestimate the weight of the stump.
    — Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
  • There hasn’t been much reason to underestimate them since then.
    — Jesse Granger, New York Times, 27 May 2026
  • So don't underestimate all those seemingly plain felt tips and gel crayons in your kits, folks.
    — Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 23 May 2021
  • Don’t underestimate the wealth of joy that can grow when your home life feels supported.
    — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 24 Aug. 2025
  • This was the first time the world learned not to underestimate James Cameron.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
  • Don’t underestimate all the work that will be required to make this happen.
    — Kathleen Lucente, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2021
  • Don’t underestimate the weight of a wet tent in a washing machine.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2024
  • Do not underestimate the impact this will have on your well-being.
    — Katy Nightingale, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • In the fight against fear, a weapon too often underestimated is joy.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The team had underestimated the scale of this task, Thein says.
    — WIRED, 27 Oct. 2023
  • And don’t underestimate the power of a short walk after meals.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Don’t underestimate the magic of bistro-style lights in your outdoor space.
    — Caylin Harris, Good Housekeeping, 28 June 2021
  • We have all been underestimated in our work.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Don't underestimate the power of a sheet pan!
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
  • And don’t underestimate the small boosts.
    — PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Don’t underestimate the power surrounding the new moon phase, let alone a new moon in your sign.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
  • Don’t underestimate the power of a first-day-of-school outfit.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 July 2024
  • Don’t underestimate its output due to its size.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Telling the story this way elides, smooths over, and underestimates the role of circumstance and dumb luck.
    — Charles Yu, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
  • There are risks all around, but don’t underestimate the risks of the stagflationary status quo.
    — The Editorial Board, WSJ, 26 Sep. 2022
  • Never underestimate the power of a cute nickname to change hearts and minds.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
  • In a movie depicting a sound team, and one where sound is so crucial, their work cannot be underestimated.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 14 May 2026

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