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

Concurrently, Barcelona's Ferran Torres is reportedly close to joining PSG, feeling undervalued by Hansi Flick. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Fundamentals Adobe screens as significantly undervalued relative to its profitability and earnings profile. — Tony Zhang, CNBC, 29 July 2026

When the ratio is elevated, silver may be relatively undervalued compared to gold. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 24 June 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