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

Price-to-earnings ratios tell you if a stock is overvalued or undervalued. —Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025

Statistically women artists continue to be undervalued and overlooked by the broader art market. —Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025

Loeb has been one of the company's strongest backers during its long restructuring, arguing that PG & E's turnaround remains significantly undervalued. —Yun Li, CNBC, 14 Nov. 2025

Projections are also likely undervaluing freshman Keaton Wagler, a potential starter who has gotten rave reviews from everyone who has seen Illinois play this preseason. —Jim Root, New York Times, 3 Nov. 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