undervalue

verb

un·​der·​val·​ue ˌən-dər-ˈval-(ˌ)yü 

undervalued; undervaluing; undervalues

transitive verb

1

: to value, rate, or estimate below the real worth

undervalue stock

2

: to treat as having little value

was undervalued as a poet

Synonyms

• underestimate
• underrate

Examples of undervalue in a Sentence

Her contribution to the project was undervalued.

you shouldn't undervalue your talent—you are a very gifted singer

Recent Examples on the Web

Similarly, an underperforming sector or market is more likely to be undervalued. —David Rae, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025

Citi upgrades Diamondback Energy to buy from neutral Citi said the energy company is undervalued. —Michael Bloom, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025

Even then the project was undervalued, with Universal ultimately deciding to stream it on Peacock the same day they were set to release it in theaters. —Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2025

According to a 2023 report by the Brookings Institution, homes in Black neighborhoods continue to be undervalued by tens of thousands of dollars compared to similar homes in white neighborhoods. —Jasmine Browley, Essence, 3 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for undervalue

• eigenvalue
• value

Kids Definition

undervalue

verb

un·​der·​val·​ue ˌən-dər-ˈval-yü 

1

: to value below the real worth

2

: to set little value on

undervaluation

-ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən

noun