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The phrase "underestimate the consequences" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing the potential negative outcomes of an action or decision that may not be fully recognized or acknowledged.
Example: "Many people tend to underestimate the consequences of climate change, believing that it won't affect them directly."
Alternatives: "undervalue the repercussions" or "downplay the effects".
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Both arguments underestimate the consequences of the middle- class rise.
They probably will, but they underestimate the consequences of doing so," she told the Dallas Morning News.
But he said the study might underestimate the consequences of future climate change on barley yields, given significant recent drops in UK yields after only modest temperature rises.
In fact, Newman says most people overestimate the fallout from denying a request, and underestimate the consequences of agreeing.
Furthermore, it does not underestimate the consequences and takes them seriously into consideration within the foreseeability process of the potential implications on the biosphere's stability.
"Our results indicate that risk analysis neglecting the changes in wave power and having sea level rise as the only driver may underestimate the consequences of climate change and result in insufficient or maladaptation". In other words, sea level rise shouldn't be the only consideration for coastal planners.
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"The loss of its fiercest competitor may appear to strengthen the position of Dixons Carphone, but the company should not underestimate the consequence of greater efforts by UK network operators to invest in their own stores, or the trend towards online purchasing," he adds.
A lot of people underestimated the consequences of that war.
Millennials' parents could be forgiven for underestimating the consequences of these trends.
The report, the second of six parliamentary studies on the mechanics of Brexit out this week, also accuses the government of underestimating the consequences of its limited negotiating position.
But it has not stopped some people from feeling he and Özil made a massive mistake; that they underestimated the consequences of their actions.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com