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undervalue

/ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/
un · der · val · ue
Adjective:undervalued
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Past Simple:undervalued
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Past Participle:undervalued
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Present Participle:undervaluing
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undervalue Lexical Profile

undervalue Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To fail to appreciate the true importance, merit, or contribution of (someone or something).

Example

"Organizations often undervalue the role of administrative staff in maintaining daily operations."

2

To rate or assess (something) as being worth less than its true financial or intrinsic value.

Example

"Analysts believe the market continues to undervalue the company's real estate holdings."

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• Rhymes for undervalue

• Nearby Words

underutilize
underutilized
undervaluation
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underwater
underway
underwear

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the Old English prefix 'under-' and the noun or verb 'value' (from Old French 'valoir', meaning 'to be worth').

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