devalued (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /diːˈvæl.juːd/

Definition

Reduced or caused to be reduced in value or purchasing power.

Examples

• The government devalued the currency to boost exports.

• Many people felt that the constant criticism devalued their hard work.

• The company's stock price was devalued due to poor financial results.

How to Use devalued

devalue something (prepositional phrase)

To reduce the worth or importance of something. — "His constant complaining tended to devalue the team's efforts."

devalue currency (collocation)

To officially lower the exchange rate of a country's money. — "The government may devalue the currency if exports decline further."

Synonyms of devalued

Words with a similar meaning to devalued:

• reduced
• lowered
• diminished
• undervalued

Antonyms of devalued

Words with the opposite meaning to devalued:

• appreciated
• inflated

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