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underestimate

/ˌʌndərˈestɪmeɪt/
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Definition

To underestimate something or someone means to think less of them than they really are.

Example Sentence

We lost the game because we underestimated the other team’s skill.

Source: 4000 Essential English Words - Book 6

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