as in underestimated
to place too low a value on
you shouldn't undervalue your talent—you are a very gifted singer
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Recent Examples of undervalued
Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Such practices foster disengagement and leave artists undervalued.
—Andrew Bird, Baltimore Sun, 28 Dec. 2024
Analysts have long argued that Freight was undervalued within FedEx, which has been slashing expenses and consolidating its express and ground operations to compete with delivery rivals like Old Dominion (ODFL), United Parcel Service (UPS), XPO (XPO), and Saia (SAIA).
—Joe Cornell, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
That approach is often undervalued in free agency.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
This valuation suggests that AMD remains fundamentally undervalued, given its exceptional growth potential and strategic focus on high-demand markets.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
When employees feel undervalued or see AI as a threat, productivity and innovation suffer.
—Rasmus Holst, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Gallup concludes that this tug-of-war has left workers feeling undervalued, questioning their future and stuck in their discontent.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Sometimes, feeling undervalued isn’t just about a lack of praise; it could also be reflected in your compensation.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Many workers—particularly in remote or hybrid roles—report feeling undervalued and overworked, often without clear paths for growth.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Such practices foster disengagement and leave artists undervalued.
—Andrew Bird, Baltimore Sun, 28 Dec. 2024
Analysts have long argued that Freight was undervalued within FedEx, which has been slashing expenses and consolidating its express and ground operations to compete with delivery rivals like Old Dominion (ODFL), United Parcel Service (UPS), XPO (XPO), and Saia (SAIA).
—Joe Cornell, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
That approach is often undervalued in free agency.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
This valuation suggests that AMD remains fundamentally undervalued, given its exceptional growth potential and strategic focus on high-demand markets.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
When employees feel undervalued or see AI as a threat, productivity and innovation suffer.
—Rasmus Holst, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Gallup concludes that this tug-of-war has left workers feeling undervalued, questioning their future and stuck in their discontent.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Sometimes, feeling undervalued isn’t just about a lack of praise; it could also be reflected in your compensation.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undervalued
Verb
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For too long society has underestimated the connection between women and wealth.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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As the world faces increasingly extreme weather, research is finding that heat waves are being underestimated in some parts of the world.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The most underrated member of the bullpen over the past couple months has been Wandy Peralta.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 July 2025
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And Tillman, the most underrated name of the group, has been as impressive as anyone in the room in the sheer quality of his camp reps.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Adrian Morejon and Jeremiah Estrada remain underappreciated relievers.—
Greg Jewett,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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This is an underappreciated part of the reason why Democrats haven’t yet agreed on their strategy in Texas.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Two more victims whose heatstroke went unrecognized were found dead in their beds on the stifling wards.—
Cory Franklin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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The Strategic Case For Oral Biohacking For executives, entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals and health-conscious individuals, oral biohacking isn't an unrecognized niche but a strategic lever for enhancing performance, productivity, well-being, and longevity.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Either way, these conversations reveal strengths that otherwise go unnoticed and let your team know their growth is on your radar, even if a formal opportunity isn’t open yet.—
Beth Forester,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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But Patinkin’s strong condemnation of the Israeli government’s ongoing war in Gaza has not gone unnoticed by some of Israel’s strongest advocates on social media.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Plunkett was the unsung hero of that England team, the man who bowled the unsexy middle overs and invariably picked up crucial wickets: three of which came in the final, during that extraordinary win over New Zealand.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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Morial said there are other ways to recognize unsung heroes instead of returning a base to a name that has long been associated with Confederate leaders.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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The absence of master poacher Robert Lewandowski was felt as a come-and-get-me ball across the face of the goal went unrewarded.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The remake’s emphasis on believability comes with a host of simplistic morals, such as how hard work begets dignity, righteous people will experience setbacks but never go unrewarded, and true love wins in the end.—
Elle Carroll,
Vulture,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Undervalued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undervalued. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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