undervalue

[ uhn-der-val-yoo ]

verb (used with object)

, un·der·val·ued, un·der·val·u·ing.

1. to value below the real worth; put too low a value on.

   Synonyms: depreciate, underestimate, underrate

2. to diminish in value; make of less value.
3. to have insufficient regard or esteem for; hold too low an opinion of.

undervalue

/ ˌʌndəˈvæljuː /

verb

1. tr to value at too low a level or price

Derived Forms

• ˌunderˌvaluˈation, noun
• ˌunderˈvaluer, noun

Other Words From

• under·valu·ation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of undervalue¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; under- + value

Example Sentences

Ms Speed said that health workers are "feeling thoroughly undervalued" and "disrespected".

From BBC

The controversy over rock star Prince’s estate is heating up again after the IRS said administrators undervalued it by 50%, or about $80 million.

From Los Angeles Times

"Police officers feel totally undervalued by the service, and that has been apparent from the surveys that have taken place in the last six months from both Police Scotland and the SPF."

From BBC

Are they still undervalued or are the tides shifting?

From Los Angeles Times

Asked on media day what parts of his defensive game are undervalued, he didn’t hold back.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• despise
• underestimate
• underrate