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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Here are some of my favorite underrated destinations, plus top hotels at each.—
Erina Pinar,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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One of the most underrated point guards in the rich NYC basketball history.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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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This guide breaks down the current average monthly costs for internet service, explains what drives those prices up and uncovers hidden fees that often go unnoticed.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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As doors to Kentucky classrooms open for the new school year, many students will arrive with various barriers to their success that are sometimes obvious but other times go unnoticed.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Nalani meanwhile remains the unsung hero of this photo shoot, an 80-footer with nearly 3,700 square feet of interior space, including a massive salon, five staterooms for ten guests, and quarters for four crew.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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To share the story of your unsung hero with the Hidden Brain team, record a voice memo on your phone and send it to myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org.—
Laura Kwerel,
NPR,
4 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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