people used to undervalue Vincent van Gogh's paintings, but now they are considered priceless masterpieces

​Don't undervalue the power of a kind word! It can brighten someone's day.

people might undervalue a shiny rock, thinking it's just a regular stone, but it could be a special gem!

​undervalue

​v. underestimate

the innocent civilians were caught in the war's horrific plight

The seagull's plight highlighted the harsh reality of pollution's impact on marine life.

​Sarah shared the plight of the baby birds outside her window, whose nest fell during a storm, and she wanted to help them build a new one

​plight

​n. an unfortunate; difficulty