Undervalue: meaning, definitions and examples

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undervalue

[ ˌʌndərˈvæljuː ]

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in finance

To underestimate the true worth or importance of something.

Synonyms

devalue, underestimate, underprice

Examples of usage

She felt undervalued at work and decided to look for a new job.
The company's stock price is undervalued compared to its potential growth.

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in personal relationships

To fail to appreciate someone or something properly.

Synonyms

disregard, underappreciate, underestimate

Examples of usage

He often undervalued her contributions to the project.
It's important not to undervalue the support of friends and family.

Translations

Translations of the word "undervalue" in other languages:

🇵🇹 subestimar

🇮🇳 कम करके आँकना

🇩🇪 unterschätzen

🇮🇩 meremehkan

🇺🇦 недооцінювати

🇵🇱 niedoceniać

🇯🇵 過小評価する (kashou hyouka suru)

🇫🇷 sous-estimer

🇪🇸 subestimar

🇹🇷 küçümsemek

🇰🇷 과소평가하다 (gwaseopyeonggahada)

🇸🇦 يقلل من شأنه (yuqallil min sha'nihi)

🇨🇿 podceňovat

🇸🇰 podceňovať

🇨🇳 低估 (dīgū)

🇸🇮 podcenjevati

🇮🇸 vanmeta

🇰🇿 құнын төмендету

🇬🇪 დაუფასებლობა (daufasebloba)

🇦🇿 qiymətləndirməmək

🇲🇽 subestimar

Word origin

The word 'undervalue' originated from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' or 'less than' and the word 'value' meaning 'the regard that something is held to deserve'. The term has been in use since the 16th century, evolving to its current meaning of underestimating worth or importance.