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undervalue

[/ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/]
verb
subestimar
1. to estimate something as being worth less than it actually is
The appraiser undervalued the property.
O avaliador subestimou o valor da propriedade.
2. to fail to appreciate the worth or importance of someone or something
Don't undervalue your contributions to the team.
Não subestime suas contribuições para a equipe.
3. to assign a value that is lower than the actual market value
The company undervalued its assets on the balance sheet.
A empresa subestimou seus ativos no balanço patrimonial.
Synonyms
underestimateunderappreciatedevalueminimizedownplay
Antonyms
overvalueoverestimateappreciatevaluerecognize

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
subestimar
most common usage
General Brazilian
desvalorizar
alternative form, emphasis on reducing value
Portugal
subestimar
standard usage
Portugal
subvalorizar
less common but used in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

not give someone their due
sell short
not do justice to
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