as in underestimated
to place too low a value on
you shouldn't undervalue your talent—you are a very gifted singer
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Recent Examples of undervalued
Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Such practices foster disengagement and leave artists undervalued.
—Andrew Bird, Baltimore Sun, 28 Dec. 2024
Analysts have long argued that Freight was undervalued within FedEx, which has been slashing expenses and consolidating its express and ground operations to compete with delivery rivals like Old Dominion (ODFL), United Parcel Service (UPS), XPO (XPO), and Saia (SAIA).
—Joe Cornell, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
That approach is often undervalued in free agency.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
This valuation suggests that AMD remains fundamentally undervalued, given its exceptional growth potential and strategic focus on high-demand markets.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
When employees feel undervalued or see AI as a threat, productivity and innovation suffer.
—Rasmus Holst, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Gallup concludes that this tug-of-war has left workers feeling undervalued, questioning their future and stuck in their discontent.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Sometimes, feeling undervalued isn’t just about a lack of praise; it could also be reflected in your compensation.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Many workers—particularly in remote or hybrid roles—report feeling undervalued and overworked, often without clear paths for growth.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Such practices foster disengagement and leave artists undervalued.
—Andrew Bird, Baltimore Sun, 28 Dec. 2024
Analysts have long argued that Freight was undervalued within FedEx, which has been slashing expenses and consolidating its express and ground operations to compete with delivery rivals like Old Dominion (ODFL), United Parcel Service (UPS), XPO (XPO), and Saia (SAIA).
—Joe Cornell, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
That approach is often undervalued in free agency.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
This valuation suggests that AMD remains fundamentally undervalued, given its exceptional growth potential and strategic focus on high-demand markets.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
When employees feel undervalued or see AI as a threat, productivity and innovation suffer.
—Rasmus Holst, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Gallup concludes that this tug-of-war has left workers feeling undervalued, questioning their future and stuck in their discontent.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Sometimes, feeling undervalued isn’t just about a lack of praise; it could also be reflected in your compensation.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undervalued
Verb
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For too long society has underestimated the connection between women and wealth.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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As the world faces increasingly extreme weather, research is finding that heat waves are being underestimated in some parts of the world.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Then again, Jay Norvell stands as one of the most underrated coaches in the western half of the country.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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While Madigan’s career may not stretch back as far, she’s been a consistent (and consistently underrated) presence on screen since the ’80s.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Sheila Jordan, a largely underappreciated voice in jazz, died yesterday at the age of 96.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
12 Aug. 2025
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Morgan Stanley upgrades Resideo Technologies to overweight from equal weight Morgan Stanley said the home security products and systems company has underappreciated execution.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Additionally, among employees recognized monthly, 82% feel enthusiastic about their jobs compared to a significantly lower percentage among unrecognized workers.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
7 Aug. 2025
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And that’s where not-for-profit hospitals—the often unrecognized but essential community anchors—step in.—
Russell Cox,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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When grit turns into quiet burnout, organizations risk losing their most valuable contributors, not because of a lack of ability, but due to sustained overload that has gone unnoticed.—
Laurie Shakur,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Its presence had long gone unnoticed — until some determined scientists visited.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Dresses are the unsung hero of this seasonal transition.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
20 Aug. 2025
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In some ways, Four Roses is sort of an unsung hero of Kentucky bourbon—its flagship whiskey is an affordable blend of the distillery’s 10 different recipes that also happens to be of very high quality.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For those keeping count, that is more than £4m in unrewarded legal costs for cases the Premier League actually won.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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But her desperate efforts to feed her children often go unrewarded.—
Sarah El Sirgany,
CNN Money,
30 July 2025
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“Undervalued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undervalued. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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