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

Our work is not only undervalued within the Council; pay for legislative staff is also lagging behind the city agencies that we are tasked with overseeing. — Natalie Meltzer, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026

Mapmakers may have undervalued Soto’s incumbency and history of outperforming other Democrats. — Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

The company said the offer undervalues Wendy’s and its potential. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026

The price hikes weren’t evidence of Bending Spoon undervaluing Evernote’s users but rather of the company seeing an opportunity to turn that loyalty into more revenue. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 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