Synonyms

undervalue

American

[uhn-der-val-yoo] / ˌʌn dərˈvæl yu /

verb (used with object)

undervalued, undervaluing

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

Synonyms:

depreciate, underestimate, underrate
to diminish in value; make of less value.
to have insufficient regard or esteem for; hold too low an opinion of.

undervalue British

/ ˌʌndəˈvæljuː /

verb

(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

Example Sentences

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Not knowing whether the investment in AI infrastructure can produce an adequate return, Marks finds it hard to say whether hyperscalers are undervalued or overvalued.

From MarketWatch

The company first received a preliminary, all-cash proposal on Jan. 14, which was rejected on the basis of it undervaluing Senior and its future prospects.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We still view shares as undervalued,” he added.

From Barron's

“Shares were flattish after hours, and we still view shares as undervalued,” he added.

From Barron's

People who ignore or undervalue prompting will remain trapped in the drudgery of manual operations, where data points must be located and assembled.

From MarketWatch

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