Overestimate

Synonyms of overestimate

• inflate
• exaggerate
• overvalue

Antonyms of overestimate

• downplay
• underestimate
• undervalue

Collocations of overestimate

importance

Frequency: 70 %

It is easy to overestimate the importance of this meeting.

impact

Frequency: 65 %

She tends to overestimate the impact of her actions.

cost

Frequency: 60 %

Don't overestimate the cost of repairs, it might be cheaper than you think.

difficulty

Frequency: 50 %

He tends to overestimate the difficulty of the task.

time

Frequency: 45 %

It's common to overestimate the time it takes to complete a project.

Idiomatic Expressions for overestimate

• Phrase: He tends to overestimate how long tasks will take
  Meaning: To guess or predict something to be greater or more than it actually is
  Usage: This expression is used to describe someone who consistently misjudges the time needed for completing tasks.