Undervalued: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when something or someone is not seen as important or valuable as they really are.

• His contributions to the project are often undervalued by his team
• The company's stock seems greatly undervalued

Implies that someone or something is not expected to be as capable or significant as they actually are.

• He was underestimated by his opponents but won the match easily
• The impact of the new policy was initially underestimated

Used when referring to something that is sold for less than its true value.

• The property is underpriced considering its excellent location
• Many believe the car is underpriced for its quality and features

Refers to someone or something not receiving adequate recognition or praise for their efforts or qualities.

• She felt underappreciated at her job despite working long hours
• The artist's work was underappreciated during his lifetime

See the first entry, as this word was provided twice.

Use in situations where someone fails to judge the full value, size, or impact of something, often leading to surprise or misjudgment.

• Don't underestimate her abilities; she's capable of amazing things.
• They underestimated the time it would take to complete the project.

Use when referring to the decrease in the value of assets over time, commonly used in financial and economic contexts.

• The car started to depreciate as soon as it was driven off the lot.
• Real estate in that neighborhood doesn't depreciate much even in a poor market.

When you want to make something seem less important than it actually is, often used in a context where someone is trying to minimize or dismiss the significance of an issue.

• He tried to downplay the impact of the scandal on the company's reputation.
• The coach downplayed the injury, saying it wouldn't affect the player's performance.