IELTS Anvil

underestimate

CEFR: B2

To estimate something to be smaller, less important, or less formidable than it actually is.

Synonyms

underrate
discount

Common Collocations

grossly underestimate
cannot underestimate
underestimate the impact

Example Sentence

Policymakers must not underestimate the disruptive potential of rapid demographic aging on social welfare budgets.

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