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Definition of undersell

undersell

/ˌʌndɚˈsɛl/
un · der · sell
Past Simple:undersold
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Past Participle:undersold
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Present Participle:underselling
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undersell Lexical Profile

undersell Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To present someone or something as being less valuable, effective, or important than is actually the case.

Example

"Do not undersell yourself during the job interview by downplaying your leadership experience."

2

To sell goods or services at a lower price than a competitor.

Example

"The large supermarket chain was able to undersell the smaller local grocery stores."

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• Rhymes for undersell

• Nearby Words

underscore
undersea
undersecretary
undersell
underserved
undersexed
undershirt

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the prefix 'under-' and the verb 'sell', originally meaning to sell goods at a lower price than a competitor.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Undersell. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/undersell
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