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

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

Since entering the national spotlight as the franchise quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles, Jalen Hurts might be undervalued by outside eyes. —Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Aug. 2025

This company is an industry leader, properly aligns executives’ interests with shareholders’ interests, provides high yield backed by ample cash flows, and its stock looks undervalued. —David Trainer, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025

And yet their emotions, or opinions, are often undervalued. —Marta Balaga, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025

But Gen Z also needs to not undervalue the power of warm leads and apprenticeships, Williams says. —Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 Aug. 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