undervalue — to think that someone or something is less important or valuable than they really are
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to think that someone or something is less important or valuable than they really are
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/
Example Sentences
- The boss tends to undervalue his assistant's creative ideas.
- My mom always undervalues her amazing cooking skills - she thinks instant noodles are gourmet food!
- Investors often undervalue companies during economic downturns.
undervalue
VERB[/ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/]
to think that someone or something is less important or valuable than they really are
Collectors undervalue the dusty vase, missing its rare imperial mark.
Don't undervalue the statue's true value!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'under-' (meaning below or beneath) combined with 'value' (from Latin 'valere' meaning to be strong or worth). The word emerged in English to describe the action of assigning less worth than deserved.
Breakdown
under- (below/beneath) + value (worth/importance) = undervalue (to assign less worth than deserved)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The boss tends to undervalue his assistant's creative ideas.”
“My mom always undervalues her amazing cooking skills - she thinks instant noodles are gourmet food!”
“Investors often undervalue companies during economic downturns.”
“Never undervalue the power of a good night's sleep - it's like a magic potion for your brain!”
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