underappreciated

adjective

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

: not duly appreciated

Examples of underappreciated in a Sentence

Her work is underappreciated by the critics.

Recent Examples on the Web

In a world where they are too often ignored, underappreciated or misunderstood, Black children’s books offer a welcoming sense of pride, assurance and the ability to freely dream for our babies and young people. —Essence, 7 Jan. 2026

One of the most powerful yet underappreciated forces in these dynamics is social identity, the psychological force that compels people to sort themselves into groups and take those group boundaries seriously. —Justin Angle, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026

Adventurous cinephiles came to worship his enveloping dramas, and directors like Jim Jarmusch and Gus Van Sant were heavily influenced by his contemplative style and underappreciated deadpan comedic style. —Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2026

One of the most underappreciated stories in 2025 was the role states played in checking federal overreach. —Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 31 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for underappreciated

• polyunsaturated
• undifferentiated
• abated
• ablated
• awaited
• belated
• berated
• castrated
• chelated
• citrated
• collated
• conflated