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
• underrate

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

Despite evidently feeling the impact of this shift, the power of connection and social support is still undervalued. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025

Worse, free offerings are frequently undervalued, overused, or abused. —Saloni Firasta-Vastani, Harvard Business Review, 5 June 2025

The price-to-earnings ratio is a standard way to gauge whether a stock is undervalued, fairly valued, or overvalued when compared to historical performance, industry peers, growth rate, or the broader market. —Paulina Likos, CNBC, 3 June 2025

The long-term return on ad spend, a benchmark of sustainable marketing strategy, has been undervalued and, at times, outright ignored. —Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 June 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