Misprize

Pronunciation: /mɪsˈpraɪz/

Definitions of misprize

verb to underestimate or undervalue someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 She misprizes her own abilities and lacks confidence.

A2 The teacher warned the students not to misprize the importance of studying for the exam.

B1 It is not wise to misprize the value of hard work and dedication in achieving success.

B2 Some people misprize the impact of their words on others, not realizing the harm they can cause.

C1 Despite his success, he still tends to misprize his own achievements and downplay his accomplishments.

C2 The author's work is often misprized by critics who fail to see the depth and complexity of his writing.

Examples of misprize in a Sentence

formal It would be unwise to misprize the importance of proper research in making investment decisions.

informal Don't misprize the value of spending quality time with loved ones.

slang I can't believe you misprized the opportunity to see your favorite band in concert.

figurative She misprized the weight of her words, not realizing the impact they would have on her friend's feelings.

Grammatical Forms of misprize

• past tense: misprized
• plural: misprizes
• comparative: more misprized
• superlative: most misprized
• present tense: misprizes
• future tense: will misprize
• perfect tense: have misprized
• continuous tense: is misprizing
• singular: misprize
• positive degree: misprize
• infinitive: to misprize
• gerund: misprizing
• participle: misprized

Origin and Evolution of misprize

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'misprize' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'mesprisier' meaning to hold in contempt or disdain.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'misprize' evolved to mean to undervalue or underestimate something or someone, shifting from a more negative connotation to a more neutral one.