misprize

/mɪsˈpraɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to undervalue or hold in low esteem

“She misprized his talent, thinking him to be a novice in the field.”

2. noun

the act of undervaluing or underestimating something

“His misprize of the project led to its failure.”

3. noun

a person who undervalues or underestimates something

“He was criticized for being a misprizer of people’s hard work.”

Synonyms

  • disparage
  • underestimate
  • undervalue

Antonyms

  • admire
  • overestimate
  • overvalue