undervalue

ˌʌndərˈvɔɪl

Definitions

1. verb

to value or estimate something too low; to set a low price for something

“The antique dealer was accused of undervaluing the artwork to avoid paying high taxes.”

2. noun

the act of valuing or estimating something too low; the act of setting a low price for something

“The company’s financial report revealed a pattern of undervaluation to mislead investors.”

3. verb

to consider or regard something as unimportant or of little value

“The manager tried to undervalue the employee’s contributions to the team, but the employee proved them wrong.”

Synonyms

  • underestimate
  • underrate

Antonyms

  • overestimate
  • overvalue