noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of overestimating. uncountable
2. 2
   a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high wordnet
3. 3
   An overestimate. countable
4. 4
   an appraisal that is too high wordnet

Synonyms

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amplificationballyhoobig talkburlesquecaricaturedilation

Antonyms

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underestimateunderestimation

Example

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"He suffers from chronic overestimation of himself. Wherever he goes, he thinks no one can hold a candle to him."

Etymology

From over- + estimation.

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