underappreciated
adjective
un·der·ap·pre·ci·at·ed
ˌən-dər-ə-ˈprē-shē-ˌā-təd 
: not duly appreciated
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Her work is underappreciated by the critics.
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Ben Mather, Space.com, 7 Feb. 2026
What does underappreciated mean, really, outside of any individual’s taste?
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
That portfolio management aspect of the business is underappreciated.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Dilbert was joined by a cast of recognizable office stereotypes, including the underappreciated Alice, cynical Wally, and the ineffective Pointy-Haired Boss.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for underappreciated
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“Underappreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underappreciated. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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