undervalued
[ˈʌndɚvˌæljud] /ˌən-dər-ˈval-(ˌ)yü How to pronounce undervalue (audio)/ (ame, mw)
undervalued — verb
- undervaluedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- undervalueds3rd person singular
- undervalueding-ing form
- undervaluededpast simple
1. to decide that a person, thing, or investment deserves a lower price or level of
to decide that a person, thing, or investment deserves a lower price or level of importance than the facts support
Analysts undervalued the company before its export sales doubled.
undervalue + company before later growth becomes clear
The painting was undervalued at auction and sold within minutes.
passive: be undervalued at auction
Pedro undervalued the flat because the kitchen still needed repairs.
Several funds now think the currency is undervalued against the dollar.
Buyers undervalued the small shop's location near the new station.
- underestimate
broader and often used for amounts, risks, or abilities rather than market worth
- underprice
focuses on setting a selling price too low rather than judging total value
- underrate
more often about quality, talent, or reputation than financial worth
- overvalue
to judge something as worth more or mattering more than it really does
- price fairly
to give something a realistic market price rather than one that is too low
文法句型
undervalue + noun phrase
be undervalued
undervalue + asset/company/currency
用法筆記
Common with shares, property, currencies, or companies when the speaker thinks the market or another judge has set the worth too low. Distinguish from sense 2, which is more about failing to appreciate people, work, or social importance.
常見錯誤
2. to act as if someone's ability, work, or role matters less than it actually does
to act as if someone's ability, work, or role matters less than it actually does
Many nurses feel undervalued when hospitals cut support staff.
feel undervalued in a workplace complaint
Sivan was undervalued on the team despite fixing the worst bugs.
passive: be undervalued despite strong results
Parents sometimes undervalue play because it does not look like schoolwork.
Tuan felt undervalued after his manager praised everyone but him.
The report argues that care work is undervalued in modern cities.
- underrate
often focuses on talent or quality being judged too low
- underappreciate
stresses not recognizing enough value or effort, especially over time
- take for granted
suggests failing to notice value because something is familiar or always present
- appreciate
to recognize the value, effort, or importance of someone or something
- value
to treat something as important or worthwhile
文法句型
undervalue + noun phrase
be undervalued by + group
feel undervalued
用法筆記
Often passive or used with feel when talking about workers, abilities, or types of work that do not get enough respect. Distinguish from sense 1 when no price, market, or formal valuation is involved.