underappreciated
adjective
un·der·ap·pre·ci·at·ed
ˌən-dər-ə-ˈprē-shē-ˌā-təd 
: not duly appreciated
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Her work is underappreciated by the critics.
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Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
While the film was initially an underappreciated gem, its induction into the National Film Registry in 2023 has solidified its place as a staple of contemporary Black culture and American cinema.
—EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Top relievers Joyce is the flamethrower, whose sinker is vastly underappreciated.
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Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
While the film was initially an underappreciated gem, its induction into the National Film Registry in 2023 has solidified its place as a staple of contemporary Black culture and American cinema.
—EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Most important, Childs spoke as an architectural educator bringing skeptics into his fold by explaining the beauty as well as the functionality and the compatibility of his design with the New York skyline and the formerly underappreciated crossroads.
—Ed Wallace, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2025
Top relievers Joyce is the flamethrower, whose sinker is vastly underappreciated.
—Sam Blum, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Underappreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underappreciated. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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