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

If businesses and consumers prioritize speed and cost over authenticity, human creators may be sidelined, their contributions undervalued, or dismissed entirely. —Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025

Piper Sandler upgrades Forge Global to overweight from neutral Piper Sandler said the capital markets company is undervalued. —Michael Bloom, CNBC, 12 May 2025

At the micro level — in their personal lives and everyday interactions — consumers wrestle with feeling unseen, undervalued, and emotionally vulnerable. —Gillian Oakenfull, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

The Trump administration’s approach undervalues the health of minority populations and disrupts our ability to prepare for and respond to the next pandemic. —Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 25 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