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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Humble Leadership: Lead By Listening One of the most underrated skills in entrepreneurship is humility.—
Hao Lam,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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And Tillman, the most underrated name of the group, has been as impressive as anyone in the room in the sheer quality of his camp reps.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Another underappreciated factor is mutual dependency.—
Patrick Moorhead,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Absurd and poignant family stories alternate with tales about such writers as Franz Kafka, Virginia Woolf, the underappreciated Wright Morris and Maeve Brennan, Lorraine Hansberry, Bette Howland, Paul Celan, and Andre Dubus.—
Donna Seaman
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Two more victims whose heatstroke went unrecognized were found dead in their beds on the stifling wards.—
Cory Franklin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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The Strategic Case For Oral Biohacking For executives, entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals and health-conscious individuals, oral biohacking isn't an unrecognized niche but a strategic lever for enhancing performance, productivity, well-being, and longevity.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Either way, these conversations reveal strengths that otherwise go unnoticed and let your team know their growth is on your radar, even if a formal opportunity isn’t open yet.—
Beth Forester,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Until now, there was no centralized system in place to prevent double billing, which enabled overpayments to go unnoticed.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Refreshing summer soups can be made from a variety of produce and while Watermelon Gazpacho might be your go to, the unsung hero of cold soups is Green Tomato Gazpacho.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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Wrinkle-free clothing is the unsung hero of travel, and luckily, Amazon Prime Day is here with a selection of smooth, flattering styles that instantly look put-together—even straight from the suitcase.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The absence of master poacher Robert Lewandowski was felt as a come-and-get-me ball across the face of the goal went unrewarded.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The remake’s emphasis on believability comes with a host of simplistic morals, such as how hard work begets dignity, righteous people will experience setbacks but never go unrewarded, and true love wins in the end.—
Elle Carroll,
Vulture,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Undervalued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undervalued. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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