unappreciated

adjective un·ap·pre·ci·at·ed \ ˌən-ə-ˈprē-shē-ˌā-təd , -ˈpri- also -ˈprē-sē- \

Updated on: 4 Apr 2018

Definition of unappreciated

: 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

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Recent Examples of unappreciated from the Web

But like recent research into how microbes affect human health, the new study also illustrates how cells that doctors have been observing for many years can work together in previously unappreciated ways.

— dante ramos, BostonGlobe.com, "Hidden in plain sight," 30 Mar. 2018
Kanter hasn't taken any of his Xavier experience for granted, though, and his big game on the NCAA Tournament stage certainly wasn't going to go unappreciated in his mind.

— patrick brennan, Cincinnati.com, "Kerem Kanter savoring NCAA Tournament stage with Xavier basketball," 18 Mar. 2018
The scheduling went unappreciated by the NCAA — which is enough of a reason to consider doing it again.

— chris chase, For The Win, "18 incredible facts you didn't know about the NFL Draft," 12 Mar. 2018
But Trump’s image is still astonishingly dismal in relation to his unappreciated achievements.

— victor davis hanson, National Review, "A Year of Achievement," 7 Feb. 2018
Ronald Reagan’s wisdom often went unappreciated in his day.

— judy shelton, WSJ, "A New Trumpet for Democracy," 20 Dec. 2017
This time last year, Alabama was trying its best to feel unappreciated.

— michael casagrande, AL.com, "No need to cook quotes this year as both Alabama, Clemson feel like underdogs," 29 Dec. 2017
Taylor has spent his entire career marooned in soccer’s most unappreciated, unwelcome role: backup goalkeeper.

— rory smith, New York Times, "This Premier League Player’s Position? Left Out," 13 Dec. 2017
In all the madness of the season—the moves, the squabbles, the dramatic flourishes, and the lingering questions—don’t let the magnitude of that standing go unappreciated. — RM 72.

— SI.com, "72 Reasons to Watch the 2017-18 NBA Season," 17 Oct. 2017

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