undervalue
Americanverb (used with object)
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to value below the real worth; put too low a value on.
- Synonyms:
- depreciate, underestimate, underrate
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to have insufficient regard or esteem for; hold too low an opinion of.
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Present
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undervaluesimple
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undervaluessimple
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have undervaluedperfect
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has undervaluedperfect
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am undervaluingprogressive
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are undervaluingprogressive
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is undervaluingprogressive
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have been undervaluingperfect progressive
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has been undervaluingperfect progressive
Past
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undervaluedsimple
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had undervaluedperfect
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was undervaluingprogressive
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were undervaluingprogressive
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had been undervaluingperfect progressive
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Etymology
Origin of undervalue
Example Sentences
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Others have credible turnaround plans or durable brand strength that investors may undervalue.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Some schools also could take a more conservative approach to valuation and intentionally undervalue their positions given that pre-IPO investors are often restricted from selling their shares for a period after a company goes public.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Discovery board said that it considered the Paramount bid to undervalue the company and that it believed the financing for the offer was on shakier ground than what Netflix had put up.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 17, 2025
Calling for higher upfront fees, Baker said, “Let’s demand what we’re worth. I know that if you’re in this room, you’re proven you’re worth it. So let’s not undervalue ourselves any longer.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2025
In spite of Morgan's endeavour to maintain strict discipline, his men began to undervalue the enemy, and to advance straggling and reckless.
From The Monarchs of the Main, Volume II (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers by Thornbury, Walter
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