Definition

To assess the worth or importance of something incorrectly, often resulting in a lower value than it deserves.

Example

The appraiser misvalued the antique vase, causing the owner to sell it for much less than it was worth.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think some people really misvalue how much effort goes into art.

I agree! It takes so much time and skill to create something beautiful.

Exactly! It's frustrating when critics misvalue an artist's work.

Totally, they should appreciate the hard work behind it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Misvalue → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly or badly) and "value" (from Latin "valere", meaning to be strong or worth). The word "misvalue" means to assess something wrongly or to assign it a value that is incorrect.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mis-' meaning wrongly, and 'value' meaning worth — so misvalue means to wrongly assess worth.

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