Synonyms of unappreciated

unappreciated

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈprē-shē-ˌā-təd 

as in unnoticed

not likely to be appreciated by those who benefit

a number of unappreciated little favors that we had done for the neighbors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unnoticed
• ungrateful
• unrecognized
• thankless
• underappreciated
• unsung
• undervalued
• unrewarded
• underrated
• uncredited
• unvalued

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• appreciated
• valued
• credited
• honored
• recognized
• esteemed
• prized
• regarded
• praiseworthy
• meritorious
• creditable
• rewarded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unappreciated

But that makes Buzz feel unappreciated and the two friends soon clash over who has been deputized to save the day. — Brent Lang, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026

The baseball world was saddened last week on the news that Davey Lopes, a most unappreciated mainstay Dodger second baseman in the ‘70s, passed away Wednesday at 80 from Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. — Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026

Assad’s ability to step into whatever role the Cubs need doesn’t go unnoticed or unappreciated by his teammates. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026

His goodbye with Jimmy goes poorly, turning into a heated argument where Jimmy vents his frustration and hurt, feeling shut out and unappreciated by Paul. — Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026