underpromise

[US]/ˌʌndəˈprɒmɪs/
[UK]/ˌʌndərˈprɑːmɪs/

Translation

v.to promise less than what one can actually deliver or achieve

Phrases & Collocations

underpromise and overdeliver

underpromised

tend to underpromise

underpromise delivery

underpromise strategy

underpromised results

Example Sentences

we should underpromise and overdeliver to build customer trust.

the company tends to underpromise on delivery dates to avoid disappointment.

managers often underpromise the timeline to give themselves a buffer.

good leaders underpromise to manage expectations effectively.

it is wiser to underpromise than to overpromise and underdeliver.

sales teams underpromise with clients to prevent future conflicts.

skilled negotiators underpromise to gain a stronger position.

the company uses underpromise as a core business strategy.

project managers should underpromise the scope to avoid scope creep.

contractors often underpromise during the bidding process.

be careful not to underpromise and underdeliver on your commitments.

financial advisors suggest underpromise the estimated costs.

the conservative executive underpromise deliberately in all communications.

smart professionals underpromise to be safe rather than sorry.

reliable estimators underpromise slightly to maintain accuracy.

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