Meaning of the word underestimating in English

What does underestimating mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

underestimating

US /ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪtɪŋ/
UK /ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪtɪŋ/

Verb

to estimate (something) to be smaller or less important than it actually is

Example:
He was underestimating the difficulty of the task.
We should avoid underestimating our opponents.
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