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

RELATED WORDS

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

Nearby words

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  2. undertrump,
  3. underused,
  4. underutilize,
  5. underutilized,
  6. undervest,
  7. underwaist,
  8. underwater,
  9. underway,
  10. underwear

Origin of undervalue

First recorded in 1590–1600; under- + value
Related formsun·der·val·u·a·tion, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for undervalue

undervalue

/ (ˌʌndəˈvæljuː) /

verb -values, -valuing or -valued

(tr) to value at too low a level or price
Derived Formsundervaluation, nounundervaluer, noun
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Word Origin and History for undervalue

undervalue

v.

1590s, "to rate as inferior in value" (to), from under + value (v.). Sense of "to estimate or esteem too low" is recorded from 1610s. Meaning "to rate at too low a monetary value" is attested from 1620s.

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