as in underestimated
to place too low a value on
you shouldn't undervalue your talent—you are a very gifted singer
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Recent Examples of undervalued
Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Such practices foster disengagement and leave artists undervalued.
—Andrew Bird, Baltimore Sun, 28 Dec. 2024
Analysts have long argued that Freight was undervalued within FedEx, which has been slashing expenses and consolidating its express and ground operations to compete with delivery rivals like Old Dominion (ODFL), United Parcel Service (UPS), XPO (XPO), and Saia (SAIA).
—Joe Cornell, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
That approach is often undervalued in free agency.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
This valuation suggests that AMD remains fundamentally undervalued, given its exceptional growth potential and strategic focus on high-demand markets.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
When employees feel undervalued or see AI as a threat, productivity and innovation suffer.
—Rasmus Holst, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Gallup concludes that this tug-of-war has left workers feeling undervalued, questioning their future and stuck in their discontent.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Sometimes, feeling undervalued isn’t just about a lack of praise; it could also be reflected in your compensation.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Many workers—particularly in remote or hybrid roles—report feeling undervalued and overworked, often without clear paths for growth.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Such practices foster disengagement and leave artists undervalued.
—Andrew Bird, Baltimore Sun, 28 Dec. 2024
Analysts have long argued that Freight was undervalued within FedEx, which has been slashing expenses and consolidating its express and ground operations to compete with delivery rivals like Old Dominion (ODFL), United Parcel Service (UPS), XPO (XPO), and Saia (SAIA).
—Joe Cornell, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
That approach is often undervalued in free agency.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
This valuation suggests that AMD remains fundamentally undervalued, given its exceptional growth potential and strategic focus on high-demand markets.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
When employees feel undervalued or see AI as a threat, productivity and innovation suffer.
—Rasmus Holst, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Gallup concludes that this tug-of-war has left workers feeling undervalued, questioning their future and stuck in their discontent.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Sometimes, feeling undervalued isn’t just about a lack of praise; it could also be reflected in your compensation.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undervalued
Verb
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For too long society has underestimated the connection between women and wealth.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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As the world faces increasingly extreme weather, research is finding that heat waves are being underestimated in some parts of the world.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The return of Bruce Brown on a one-year deal may have been one of Denver’s most underrated additions of the offseason.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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One of his most underrated business moves was recognizing when to pivot.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Emergent theories of evolution, questions of science and mysticism, and an illuminating romance are at the heart of Gilbert’s sprawling historical tale, one of her more underappreciated works of fiction.—
Mia Barzilay Freund,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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Despite these remarkable adaptations, skunk cabbage tends to be underappreciated—which is precisely what drew Ellen Woods to this specimen near her home in Connecticut.—
Skylar Knight,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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The problem is compounded in many parts of the country — particularly Arab towns, unrecognized Bedouin villages and older Jewish neighborhoods — where shelter infrastructure is limited or nonexistent.—
Deborah Danan,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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Despite her achievements, Rosa was forgotten and unrecognized.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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This undervaluation has not gone unnoticed by savvy investors, such as the Oracle of Omaha.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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Finally, the emotional weight of a personal injury case often goes unnoticed and can lead to constant stress from not knowing what the next day will look like.—
Mark Berookim,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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The Dallas Mavericks’ P.J. Washington is one of the unsung heroes of the team.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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To share the story of your unsung hero with the Hidden Brain team, record a voice memo on your phone and send it to myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org.—
Laura Kwerel,
NPR,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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The absence of master poacher Robert Lewandowski was felt as a come-and-get-me ball across the face of the goal went unrewarded.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The remake’s emphasis on believability comes with a host of simplistic morals, such as how hard work begets dignity, righteous people will experience setbacks but never go unrewarded, and true love wins in the end.—
Elle Carroll,
Vulture,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Undervalued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undervalued. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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