B2verbworkmoney
US/ˌʌn.dərˈvæl.juː/
UK/ˌʌn.dəˈvæl.juː/
to think or say that something or someone is worth less or less important than they really are
In context
Many companies undervalue the experience of older workers.
She felt undervalued by her manager and decided to look for a new job.
The painting was undervalued at the auction and sold for far too little.
Words that go with undervalue
verb + noun
- undervalue a contributionDon't undervalue your contribution to the team.
- undervalue a currencyCritics say the country undervalues its currency.
- undervalue staffFirms that undervalue staff lose their best people.
verb + preposition
- undervalue the importance ofPeople often undervalue the importance of sleep.
adverb + verb
- seriously undervalueWe seriously undervalue the work of nurses.