underappreciated

adjective

un·​der·​ap·​pre·​ci·​at·​ed ˌən-dər-ə-ˈprē-shē-ˌā-təd How to pronounce underappreciated (audio)
Synonyms of underappreciatednext
: not duly appreciated

Examples of underappreciated in a Sentence

Her work is underappreciated by the critics.
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In other words, Puerto Rico may represent a unique and previously underappreciated component of scalloped hammerhead genetic diversity, one that the team hopes warrants targeted conservation attention. Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The Brian Roberts Angle One underappreciated part of Monday’s announcement is that Brian Roberts, the co-CEO of Comcast (alongside Cavanagh) and son of Comcast founder Ralph Roberts, will not be CEO of either company. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026 Not to be outdone, Nintendo released a console of their own, the GameCube, which was a little underappreciated in its heyday, but has reached almost mythical status with the passage of time. Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026 Deutsche Bank reiterates Microsoft as buy Deutsche said Microsoft is underappreciated. Michael Bloom, CNBC, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for underappreciated

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of underappreciated was in 1863

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“Underappreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underappreciated. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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