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To not value something or someone

undervalue

verb

to not recognize how important or valuable someone or something is

underrate

verb

to fail to recognize how important, powerful, good, or skilful someone or something really is

disregard

verb

to not consider something important, or to not pay any attention to it

marginalize

verb

to make someone or something seem not important or relevant

overlook

verb

to fail to consider someone or something, or to fail to recognize success

underestimate

verb

to think that someone has less power or ability than they really have

discount

verb

to consider that something is not important, possible, or likely

look down on

to think that you are better or more important than someone else, or to think that something is not good enough for you

wave aside

to ignore someone’s ideas, feelings, or opinions because you do not think they are important

disdain

verb

to think that someone or something is not important and does not deserve any respect

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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