underappreciated

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adjective un·der·ap·pre·ci·at·ed \ˌən-dər-ə-ˈprē-shē-ˌā-təd\

Definition of underappreciated

: not duly appreciated

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Examples of underappreciated in a Sentence

Her work is underappreciated by the critics.

Recent Examples of underappreciated from the Web

One fascinating figure is Johnny Jenkins, a local guitar hero in Redding’s hometown, Macon, Ga., who takes Redding under his wing — opinions vary widely as to whether Jenkins was an underappreciated genius or an overrated showboat.

— alan light, New York Times, "Soul of the ’60s: Otis Redding’s Short Life and Long Reach", 2 June 2017
Then again, all great artists are underappreciated in their lifetimes.

— hannah smothers, Cosmopolitan, "The Genius Running the Hostess Snack Insta Is Somehow Making Twinkies Sexy", 25 May 2017
In many ways, Marvel was just like any other office, with photocopying and spreadsheets and people feeling overworked and underappreciated.

— kelly knox, WIRED, "Geeky Jobs: Comic Book Editor", 3 Sep. 2012

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