undervalue

[ uhn-der-val-yoo ]
/ ˌʌn dərˈvæl yu /

verb (used with object), un·der·val·ued, un·der·val·u·ing.

to value below the real worth; put too low a value on.
to diminish in value; make of less value.
to have insufficient regard or esteem for; hold too low an opinion of.

Origin of undervalue

First recorded in 1590–1600; under- + value

SYNONYMS FOR undervalue

1 underrate, underestimate, depreciate.

OTHER WORDS FROM undervalue

un·der·val·u·a·tion, noun

Words nearby undervalue

undertow, undertrick, undertrump, underused, underutilize, undervalue, undervest, underwaist, underwater, underway, underwear

Words related to undervaluing

underrate, devalue, depreciate, despise, underestimate, minimize, disregard, downplay, disparage, belittle, vilipend

Example sentences from the Web for undervaluing

British Dictionary definitions for undervaluing

undervalue
/ (ˌʌndəˈvæljuː) /

verb -values, -valuing or -valued

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

Derived forms of undervalue

undervaluation, noun undervaluer, noun