underprice

verb

un·​der·​price ˌən-dər-ˈprīs How to pronounce underprice (audio)
underpriced; underpricing; underprices
Synonyms of underpricenext

transitive verb

1
: to price below what is normal or below the real value
2
: to undercut (a competitor) in prices

Examples of underprice in a Sentence

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This season is also a reminder to stop underpricing yourself. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026 That’s why a number of industry analysts believe oil prices have moved too low, and the market is underpricing the risk of effectively running out of oil before the tanks can be replenished. David Goldman, CNN Money, 19 June 2026 This is what the market keeps underpricing. Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 In fact, early sellouts would likely have been viewed internally as evidence that FIFA underpriced its inventory. Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for underprice

Word History

First Known Use

1756, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of underprice was in 1756

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“Underprice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underprice. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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