overestimated — To have judged something to be larger, greater, or more important than it actually is.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: To have judged something to be larger, greater, or more important than it actually is.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌoʊvərˈestɪmeɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- He overestimated his popularity and threw a party for 100 people, but only 5 showed up.
- The weather forecast overestimated the chance of rain, so I carried an umbrella all day for nothing.
- Many students overestimated the difficulty of the exam and studied too much.
overestimated
ADJECTIVE[/ˌoʊvərˈestɪmeɪtɪd/]
To have judged something to be larger, greater, or more important than it actually is.
To have judged something to be larger, greater, or more important than it actually is.
He overestimated and celebrated, now he quietly meditated!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'ofer' meaning 'above' or 'beyond' combined with Latin 'aestimare' meaning 'to value' or 'to appraise'. The word literally means to value something beyond its actual worth.
Breakdown
over- (above/beyond) + estimate (from Latin aestimare, to value) + -ed (past participle suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“He overestimated his popularity and threw a party for 100 people, but only 5 showed up.”
“The weather forecast overestimated the chance of rain, so I carried an umbrella all day for nothing.”
“Many students overestimated the difficulty of the exam and studied too much.”
“The company overestimated market demand and produced too many products.”
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