undervalue

American  

[uhn-der-val-yoo] / ˌʌn dərˈvæl yu /

verb (used with object)

undervalued, undervaluing

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.

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undervalue British  

/ ˌʌndəˈvæljuː /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

• undervaluation noun
• undervaluer noun

Etymology

Origin of undervalue

First recorded in 1590–1600; under- + value

Related Words

• despise
• underestimate
• underrate