devalued

• Décrit quelque chose dont la valeur, l'importance ou la signification ont été réduites ou diminuées.

Describes something that has been reduced in value, importance, or worth.

1. Reduced in valueB2formal

   Having had its worth or importance decreased, often in a financial or economic context.

   dévalué (réduit en valeur)

   • The devalued currency led to higher import costs.
   • Investors were concerned about the devalued assets.
   • The company's stock became devalued after the scandal.

   Synonymesdebaseddecreaseddiminishedloweredreduced

   Antonymesappreciatedenhancedimprovedincreased

2. Less respected or appreciatedB2formal

   Having lost its perceived worth, significance, or esteem in the eyes of others.

   Dévalorisé

   • She felt devalued by her manager's constant criticism.
   • The artist's work was devalued by critics for years.
   • Hard work is often devalued in a culture that prioritizes quick results.

   Synonymesbelittleddegradeddiminisheddiscreditedunappreciated

   Antonymesadmiredappreciatedcherishedesteemedhonoredrespectedvalued

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réduire ou de sous-estimer la valeur, le coût ou l'importance de quelque chose ou de quelqu'un.

A verb used to indicate the act of reducing or underestimating the worth, value, or importance of something or someone.

1. Reduce monetary valueB2formal

   To reduce the official value of a currency in relation to other currencies.

   Dévaluer (une monnaie)

   • The government decided to devalue the national currency to boost exports.
   • Economic pressures forced the central bank to devalue the peso.
   • Devaluing the currency made imports more expensive.

   Synonymesdepreciatedevaluate

   Antonymesappreciaterevalue

2. Reduce worth or importanceB2formal

   To make something seem less valuable or important than it actually is.

   Dévaloriser

   • Constant criticism can devalue a person's self-esteem.
   • The company's poor management devalued its brand reputation.
   • Don't devalue your own contributions to the team.

   Synonymesbelittledenigratedepreciatediminishdisparagedowngrademinimizetrivializeunderrateundervalue

   Antonymesappreciateenhanceincreasepromoteupgradevalue