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

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

Bank of America believes the stock is severely undervalued. —Michael Bloom, CNBC, 12 July 2025

The plaintiffs claim the EPA discriminates against children by undervaluing the long-term benefits of pollution regulations, and that recent Supreme Court precedent strengthens their argument that federal courts have the authority to hear their claims. —Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025

Meanwhile, 46% of CFOs surveyed say the U.S. capital market is undervalued, and 41% say it’s overvalued. —Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 8 July 2025

Critics say the deal undervalued the golf course and exaggerated the benefits. —Sarah Lapidus, AZCentral.com, 3 July 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