low-balled

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Verb low-ball has 1 sense

lowball, underestimate - make a deliberately low estimate; "The construction company wanted the contract badly and lowballed"
--₁ is one way to estimate, gauge, approximate, guess, judge
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Low-Balled

Definition:

Low-balled is a term used to describe a situation where someone intentionally offers a significantly lower amount or estimate than the actual value in a negotiation or appraisal.

Parts of Speech:

Verb: low-ball
Adjective: low-balled

Senses and Usages:

Verb:

To intentionally underestimate or undervalue something in order to gain an advantage.

Example Sentences:

"The buyer tried to low-ball the seller by offering only half the market price for the antique vase."
"The contractor low-balled the construction estimate, hoping to win the bid with a more competitive offer."

Adjective:

To describe something that has been underrated or undervalued.

Example Sentences:

"The car was sold at a low-balled price because the owner was in a hurry to sell."
"The low-balled estimate didn't accurately reflect the amount of effort and resources required for the project."

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