unappreciated

adjective

un·​ap·​pre·​ci·​at·​ed ˌən-ə-ˈprē-shē-ˌā-təd How to pronounce unappreciated (audio)
-ˈpri-,
 also  -ˈprē-sē-
: not given deserved recognition or thanks : not properly appreciated
unappreciated volunteers
felt unappreciated for her efforts
a career largely unappreciated by critics
an unappreciated skill

Examples of unappreciated in a Sentence

a number of unappreciated little favors that we had done for the neighbors
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The Cinderella roommate may start to feel invisible, unappreciated and exhausted—emotionally and physically. Mark Travers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 Yet, underneath the grand gestures, there’s an emotional core: a promise to heal the wounds of past heartbreak and ensure his partner never feels unappreciated again. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025 Even artistic geniuses like Vincent Van Gogh spent years painting works that went unappreciated and unsold in his lifetime. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 But this remarkable statistic highlights a reality which often goes unappreciated among consumers; real estate brokerage is an extremely challenging career choice, requiring a 24/7 time commitment and an extensive array of skills. Frederick Peters, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unappreciated

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1828, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unappreciated was circa 1828

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“Unappreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unappreciated. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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