undervalued 1 of 2

past tense of undervalue

undervalued

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adjective

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Recent Examples of undervalued
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
  • For too long society has underestimated the connection between women and wealth.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • 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
  • Jumping jacks are an underrated bodyweight exercise to increase your calorie expenditure.
    Jakob Roze, Health, 14 July 2025
  • Grit may be the most underrated trait behind meaningful success, especially when talent or luck is not enough.
    Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • Emergent theories of evolution, questions of science and mysticism, and an illuminating romance are at the heart of Gilbert’s sprawling historical tale, one of her more underappreciated works of fiction.
    Mia Barzilay Freund, Vogue, 7 July 2025
  • Despite these remarkable adaptations, skunk cabbage tends to be underappreciated—which is precisely what drew Ellen Woods to this specimen near her home in Connecticut.
    Skylar Knight, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • However, Pitt didn't go entirely unrecognized for his layered turn, winning the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the 2007 Venice Film Festival.
    Derek Scancarelli, EW.com, 27 June 2025
  • The problem is compounded in many parts of the country — particularly Arab towns, unrecognized Bedouin villages and older Jewish neighborhoods — where shelter infrastructure is limited or nonexistent.
    Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • Downtown's historic gem As tourists wander by in search of cowboy boots and a beer, the 1820s-era building at 104 Fifth Ave S. often goes unnoticed.
    Alessia Sandala, The Tennessean, 12 July 2025
  • That rudeness did not go unnoticed, and on Swag, Justin is still airing out their arguments.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • The Dallas Mavericks’ P.J. Washington is one of the unsung heroes of the team.
    DJ Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Your partner, Priscilla Chavez Scott, is another unsung hero behind this documentary.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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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