Definition of unappreciatednext
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

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Recent Examples of unappreciated Not Recognizing Contributions Not recognizing employees leaves them feeling invisible and unappreciated, which can lead to low morale. Elizabeth Semion, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025 De Ligt — who turned 26 before the new Premier League season — is good at doing the dirty parts that can go unappreciated. Carl Anka, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025 Instead, it’s caused by feeling worn down and unappreciated by their employers. Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025 As the discussion unfolds, the original poster remains at a crossroads — torn between feeling unappreciated and recognizing the deeper meaning behind a simple cake. Ashley Vega, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unappreciated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unappreciated
unnoticed
Adjective
  • Castillo’s family hard work has not gone unnoticed.
    Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 8 Jan. 2026
  • According to the medical center, Cryptic pregnancies are rare, with studies suggesting about 1 in 475 pregnancies go unnoticed until about 20 weeks gestation, while about 1 in 2,500 pregnancies go unnoticed until delivery.
    Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026

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“Unappreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unappreciated. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.

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