Synonyms of undervalue

undervalue

verb

ˌən-dər-ˈval-(ˌ)yü 

as in to underestimate

to place too low a value on

you shouldn't undervalue your talent—you are a very gifted singer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• underestimate
• underrate
• sell short
• minimize
• disparage
• belittle
• depreciate
• soft-pedal
• de-emphasize
• disdain
• despise
• play down
• decry
• scorn

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• overestimate
• appreciate
• value
• treasure
• overvalue
• overrate
• prize
• cherish
• respect
• regard
• admire
• esteem
• revere
• adore
• worship
• reverence
• venerate
• idolize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of undervalue

Krasner’s issue is not only that she has been undervalued but also that the market continues to reward the most digestible version of her work. —Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026

But, what a lot of the longevity industry promotes offers drops in the bucket while things that can have the greatest impact go undervalued, Swisher said. —Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026

The credibility that Antoine and Graham bring to a project like this shouldn’t be undervalued. —David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026

In the midst of the conversion, a board member named Holden Karnofsky objected to it, arguing that the nonprofit was being severely undervalued. —Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026