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I didn’t realize how much we had underestimated the complexity of the task.
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I didn’t realize how much we had underestimated the complexity of the task.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
Don't underestimate the complexity of the task; it's more challenging than you think.
Describing Habits
We often underestimate the difficulty of projects, leading to delays.
Asking About Others
Did you realize how complex the project truly was?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If we had accurately assessed the complexity, we would have planned differently.
Rephrased versions
Formal
We failed to appreciate the extent of the task's complexity.
Casual
We totally underestimated how hard this thing was going to be.
Simpler English
We didn't know how hard the job would be.
Phrases to learn
underestimated the complexity
To fail to recognize or appreciate the full extent of the difficulty or intricacy of something.
how much we had underestimated
The degree to which an assessment of difficulty fell short of reality.