underappreciated

adjective

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

Examples of underappreciated in a Sentence

Her work is underappreciated by the critics.
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This imbalance has turned policymakers and entrepreneurs like Mr. Anderson toward a large and underappreciated market: the 145 million or so homes that already exist. Conor Dougherty, New York Times, 4 May 2025 The art of translation is underappreciated – especially in the age of Google Translate and artificial intelligence. Nate Zipp, Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2025 Scandinavian Rugs Are Redefining Modern Interiors—And the U.S. Is Taking Notice Interior design is an often underappreciated but deeply powerful art form. Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 1 May 2025 Hearing loss is an underappreciated but very serious health concern, and linked more to dementia and depression than stroke, suggests Elkind. Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for underappreciated

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of underappreciated was in 1968

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“Underappreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underappreciated. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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