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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Despite the price falling, some analysts believe the stock is undervalued. Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 23 July 2025 This is work that has historically been undervalued and excluded from some of the most basic protections, even as it’s seen as some of the most essential and fundamental work in our economy. Mariah Maddox, Parents, 22 July 2025 Workplaces that operate with a continual sense of urgency often struggle with unrealistic deadlines and a lack of long-term planning, which can leave employees feeling exhausted and undervalued. 5. Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025 JPMorgan upgrades California Resources to overweight from neutral JPMorgan said the energy company is undervalued. Michael Bloom, CNBC, 15 July 2025 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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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