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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The Cinderella roommate may start to feel invisible, unappreciated and exhausted—emotionally and physically.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Yet, underneath the grand gestures, there’s an emotional core: a promise to heal the wounds of past heartbreak and ensure his partner never feels unappreciated again.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025
Even artistic geniuses like Vincent Van Gogh spent years painting works that went unappreciated and unsold in his lifetime.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
But this remarkable statistic highlights a reality which often goes unappreciated among consumers; real estate brokerage is an extremely challenging career choice, requiring a 24/7 time commitment and an extensive array of skills.
—Frederick Peters, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Yet, underneath the grand gestures, there’s an emotional core: a promise to heal the wounds of past heartbreak and ensure his partner never feels unappreciated again.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025
Even artistic geniuses like Vincent Van Gogh spent years painting works that went unappreciated and unsold in his lifetime.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
But this remarkable statistic highlights a reality which often goes unappreciated among consumers; real estate brokerage is an extremely challenging career choice, requiring a 24/7 time commitment and an extensive array of skills.
—Frederick Peters, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unappreciated
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“Unappreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unappreciated. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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