UNAPPRECIATED Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

unappreciated

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈprē-shē-ˌā-təd

Definition of unappreciated

as in unnoticed

not likely to be appreciated by those who benefit a number of unappreciated little favors that we had done for the neighbors

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Recent Examples of unappreciated But that makes Buzz feel unappreciated and the two friends soon clash over who has been deputized to save the day. — Brent Lang, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026 The baseball world was saddened last week on the news that Davey Lopes, a most unappreciated mainstay Dodger second baseman in the ‘70s, passed away Wednesday at 80 from Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. — Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026 Assad’s ability to step into whatever role the Cubs need doesn’t go unnoticed or unappreciated by his teammates. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026 His goodbye with Jimmy goes poorly, turning into a heated argument where Jimmy vents his frustration and hurt, feeling shut out and unappreciated by Paul. — Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unappreciated

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unnoticed

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His impressive presence, however, does not go unnoticed, especially with offensive spirit animal George Kittle rehabilitating on the side.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 July 2026
The odd reading went more or less unnoticed at the time, but video of the remarks started spreading around social media networks like Reddit and Threads earlier this week.

— Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026

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