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

Meta undervalued The billionaire investor also has Meta Platforms as a core part of Pershing Square's portfolio. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

Rubio promised on his visit to the region that the US was offering long-term deals in a part of the world Washington has historically undervalued. — semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Nonprofit work should be led by capable professionals whose commitment to mission should never justify undervaluing their contributions. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Other faculty of color have reported feeling like they and their scholarship are undervalued by their schools and peers. — Rodney Coates, The Conversation, 9 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