Synonyms of underappreciated

underappreciated

adjective

as in unnoticed

not appreciated or valued enough

Her work is underappreciated by the critics.

an underappreciated talent

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of underappreciated

The value of telehealth for Alzheimer’s patients is underappreciated, despite clear needs for this care setting. —Rosemary Laird, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025

Here are three underappreciated factors shaping the future of shift worker well-being that every leader should understand. —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