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 of undervalue

• underestimate

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

The award for explanatory reporting went to the San Francisco Chronicle for coverage that showed how insurance companies use algorithms to systematically undervalue properties. —Christopher Cann, USA Today, 4 May 2026

Stop undervaluing yourself, period. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026

Some financial analysts who have studied professional sports have argued for years that small market teams are undervalued, as are MLB teams as a whole. —Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026

Its digital businesses are growing profitably, and its stock continues to be wildly undervalued. —Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026

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