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

What followed was a decade of genuinely dynamic performances, many of which the Academy criminally undervalued. —Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026

In the tools and medtech space, HSBC says Thermo Fisher and Lonza are undervalued plays that may see a resurgence in the second half of this year as biotech funding stabilizes. —Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026

Martin says fashion, especially custom fashion, is still often undervalued compared with other art forms and compared with more affordable retail goods. —J.m. Banks march 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026

They’re undervalued as a group. —Devon Ivie, Vulture, 12 Mar. 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