unappreciated
adjective
un·ap·pre·ci·at·ed
ˌən-ə-ˈprē-shē-ˌā-təd 
-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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Shay Castle, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
While wildfires and hurricanes grab headlines, another type of severe weather may present unappreciated risks for homeowners and insurers.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
No bad turn has gone unappreciated.
—Kathleen Parker, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2026
Like Kevin Brown, the burly Reuschel was largely unappreciated during his time.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Unappreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unappreciated. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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