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

The preseason ranking undervalues Miami, the sportsbooks don’t. — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Okta is currently undervalued by the market, but the digital gatekeeper should see its shares continue to rally thanks to rising demand for identity and access management services, according to Wells Fargo. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

That suggests the foreign exchange market is significantly undervaluing the yen. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026

In his view, the best Hiroshige prints remain undervalued when compared with Hokusai. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 11 Aug. 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