undervalue
verb
un·der·val·ue
ˌən-dər-ˈval-(ˌ)yü 
undervalued; undervaluing; undervalues
1
: to value, rate, or estimate below the real worth
undervalue stock
2
: to treat as having little value
was undervalued as a poet
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
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Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Financial analysts who spoke to Semafor said that legal challenges and transparency concerns threaten the KPC IPO, highlighting fears that the company is being undervalued.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Since Platte was among a number of Missouri counties that had been undervaluing its properties, bringing those up to market value as those market values are also rising has resulted in tax increases for some homeowners in recent years.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2026
In a district where recruits are sometimes overlooked and undervalued, his effectiveness, toughness and strength are evident.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Undervalue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undervalue. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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undervalue
verb
un·der·val·ue
ˌən-dər-ˈval-yü
1
: to value below the real worth
2
: to set little value on
undervaluation
noun
-ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən
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