undervalue

verb

un·​der·​val·​ue ˌən-dər-ˈval-(ˌ)yü How to pronounce undervalue (audio)
undervalued; undervaluing; undervalues

transitive verb

1
: to value, rate, or estimate below the real worth
undervalue stock
2
: to treat as having little value
was undervalued as a poet

Examples of undervalue in a Sentence

Her contribution to the project was undervalued. you shouldn't undervalue your talent—you are a very gifted singer
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Biden undervalued the number of people who gained significant wealth over the last four years, while Trump welcomed the investing class, Cramer said. Kristian Burt, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024 Fans and some drivers argue this system undervalues the weight of regular-season achievements. Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024 Employees from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds also report higher rates of feeling undervalued at work, according to a study by Catalyst. Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 President-elect Trump warned nations to forego efforts to adopt a new currency on Saturday by threatening to impose a 100 percent tariff on countries that try to undervalue the U.S. dollar. Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for undervalue 

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of undervalue was in 1599

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“Undervalue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undervalue. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

undervalue

verb
un·​der·​val·​ue ˌən-dər-ˈval-yü How to pronounce undervalue (audio)
1
: to value below the real worth
2
: to set little value on
undervaluation
-ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən
noun

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