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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Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Those numbers are a result of both Buffett’s shrewd calls on stocks that ended up being undervalued, as well as recent policy changes in Japan, including widespread corporate governance reform and new pro-growth government rules and spending that have benefited technology companies.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Ironically, Cole has long been undervalued in rap sabermetrics, with critics picking at his production choices, songwriting and thematic ideas.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
Love was able to reflect on his individual triumph after being undervalued earlier in his career, for example.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Undervalue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undervalue. Accessed 14 Feb. 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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