undervalue

verb

ˌən-dər-ˈval-(ˌ)yü How to pronounce undervalue (audio)
Definition of undervaluenext
as in to underestimate
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 undervalue Since managers reliably undervalue the innovator, don't leave sharing to their goodwill. — Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 When the ratio is elevated, silver may be relatively undervalued compared to gold. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 24 June 2026 Even entering the tournament, there were signs that Colombia were undervalued. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 24 June 2026 Homes in Black neighborhoods nationwide are systematically undervalued compared with similar homes in white neighborhoods. — Donovan McCarty, The Conversation, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for undervalue
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underestimate
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  • Rapp Strategies President Todd Rapp, who presented to the board in person, warned the board not to underestimate how hard the message will be to land.
    — Tom Fraki, Twin Cities, 14 July 2026
  • Moreover, critics underestimate the narrative power of resurrection biology, especially among people who aren’t traditional environmentalists.
    — Taylor Dotson, Scientific American, 10 July 2026
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