What is another word for underestimated?

Pronunciation: [ˌʌndəɹˈɛstɪmˌe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA)

Underestimated is a term that means not fully appreciating or recognizing the potential of something or someone. There are many synonyms for underestimated, including undervalued, underestimated, overlooked, disregarded, neglected, and discounted. All of these words can be used to indicate that something or someone is not receiving the attention or recognition they deserve. When something or someone is underestimated, they may be undervalued or overlooked due to preconceptions, biases, or lack of understanding. Synonyms for underestimated can be used to describe a wide range of situations, including business opportunities, personal relationships, and individual abilities. By recognizing and utilizing synonyms for underestimated, individuals and organizations can avoid missing out on valuable opportunities and resources.

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Usage examples for Underestimated

FitzMaurice Kelly, the historian of Spanish Literature, emphasizing the Hebrew influence, has resented the statement of the great Arabic influence, but Robert Briffault in The Making of Humanity has proved that this influence has been underestimated rather than exaggerated.
"The Literature of Ecstasy"
Albert Mordell
Everybody at the time underestimated the extent and the vigour of this feeling, except those who shared it.
"The Evolution of Sinn Fein"
Robert Mitchell Henry
Suddenly thrown into a position, the realities of which had been only feebly imagined and underestimated, it is surprising that all did so well.
"The Rhode Island Artillery at the First Battle of Bull Run"
J. Albert Monroe

Famous quotes with Underestimated

  • I think for the last fifteen, twenty years or so, Hollywood has underestimated the appeal of the Western. I think there is still a huge market.
    Barry Corbin
  • I don't think I should be underestimated.
    Lindsay Davenport
  • Often dismissed or underestimated by political opponents, President Reagan had the most valuable weapon in the political arsenal: a bond with the people.
    William L. Jenkins
  • The case of Iran, a nuclear program that the Iranians admit was 18 years on, that we underestimated. And, in fact, we didn't discover it. It was discovered by a group of Iranian dissidents outside the country who pointed the international community at the location.
    David Kay
  • I have been underestimated for decades. I have done very well that way.
    Helmut Kohl

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