undervalue

verb
UK: /ˌʌndəˈvæljuː/
US: /ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/

  1. To consider something as less valuable or important than it really is.

    1. Don't undervalue your work; it's very good.
    2. Companies often undervalue the importance of good customer service in retaining clients.

  2. To fail to recognize the full extent of someone's qualities or abilities.

    1. He tends to undervalue himself, despite his talent.
    2. The manager seems to undervalue her contributions to the team's overall success this year.

Synonyms

underestimate depreciate disparage minimize

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "undervalue" in English means: To consider something as less valuable or important than it really is., To fail to recognize the full extent of someone's qualities or abilities..

The phonetic transcription of "undervalue" is /ˌʌndəˈvæljuː/ in British English and /ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "undervalue": underestimate, depreciate, disparage, minimize.

Example usage of "undervalue": "Don't undervalue your work; it's very good.". More examples on the page.