What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
subvaluation
Example
The subvaluation of her skills led to her being passed over for the promotion. [subvaluation: noun]
Example
He subvalued the importance of her contribution to the project. [subvalued: verb]
underestimate
Example
I underestimated the difficulty of the task and ended up struggling to complete it. [underestimated: verb]
Example
Her skills were underestimated by her colleagues, but she proved them wrong with her performance. [underestimate: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Underestimate is more commonly used than subvaluation in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between subvaluation and underestimate?
Subvaluation is a more formal word than underestimate, and is typically used in technical or academic contexts.
