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

Finally, advocates can respond to the argument that merit overemphasizes achievements and undervalues people. —Kenji Yoshino, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026

This is a company that is quietly capitalizing on one of the largest technology spending cycles observed in decades, delivering robust earnings growth, sitting on a substantial order backlog, and returning capital to shareholders — all while still being undervalued by many. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

However, Antoine’s achievement in developing a viable grafting method for pecan trees should not be undervalued. —Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026

The latter highlights how suppliers are undervalued by both brands and innovation startups. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 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