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underthink

|un/der/think|

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/ˌʌndərˈθɪŋk/

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/ˌʌndəˈθɪŋk/

insufficient thought

Etymology
Etymology Information

'underthink' originates from the combination of 'under-' meaning 'below' and 'think' meaning 'to consider or ponder'.

Historical Evolution

'underthink' is a modern English word formed by combining 'under' and 'think'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to think less than necessary', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to think insufficiently or superficially about something.

He tends to underthink his decisions, leading to unexpected problems.

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Last updated: 2025/02/14 00:51