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

Here’s an example: Stock price: $10 Earning per share: $2 Price-to-earnings ratio: 5 The P/E ratio is valuable for assessing whether a stock is undervalued or overvalued. —Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 13 Feb. 2025

Nissan’s leadership felt the proposal undervalued the company. —River Akira Davis, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025

Brad Keselowski has pointed out that the system can undervalue drivers who have performed well during the regular season but then falter in the playoffs. —Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025

Feeling overworked, undervalued, and generally a bit frazzled? —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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