undervalue

verb

un·​der·​val·​ue ˌən-dər-ˈval-(ˌ)yü 

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

Synonyms

• underestimate
• underrate

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

Recent Examples on the Web

This panel, called the AMA/Specialty Society RVS Update Committee but referred to as the RUC, has long been criticized as being inherently biased and promoting payment rates that undervalue primary care. —Caitlin Owens, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025

But with weather patterns changing and the number of extreme events on the rise, many others undervalue its importance to a business’s ongoing viability. —Renny Vandewege, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025

The Eagles pulled it off by signing and unlocking ex-Giants running back Saquon Barkley, an agile, 233-pound speedster whom the free-agent market undervalued. —Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025

Bernstein reiterates Nvidia as outperform The firm said Nvidia has a data center opportunity that is undervalued. —Michael Bloom, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for undervalue

• eigenvalue
• value

Kids Definition

undervalue

verb

un·​der·​val·​ue ˌən-dər-ˈval-yü 

1

: to value below the real worth

2

: to set little value on

undervaluation

-ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən

noun