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

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

While The Rock is widely considered one of the most excellent talkers in wrestling history, this sometimes led fans to undervalue his wrestling skills. —David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025

Teachers are underpaid and undervalued, especially here in the U.S. —J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 12 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