Overestimate
(verb)
- To estimate something as being greater than it actually is.
- To have an excessively high opinion of someone or something.
- To form a wrong judgment about the size, value, or importance of something.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from over- + estimate.
Examples:
- He overestimated the value of the company's stock and lost a lot of money.
- She overestimated her abilities and was unable to complete the project.
- The team overestimated their chances of winning the championship.
- He overestimated the impact of his new policy on the economy.
- She overestimated the popularity of her new book and was disappointed with the sales.