underappreciated

adjective

un·​der·​ap·​pre·​ci·​at·​ed ˌən-dər-ə-ˈprē-shē-ˌā-təd How to pronounce underappreciated (audio)
Synonyms of underappreciatednext
: not duly appreciated

Examples of underappreciated in a Sentence

Her work is underappreciated by the critics.
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For now, the study identifies a previously underappreciated part of the immune system that could help overcome one of SCLC’s most persistent defenses. — New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026 Cramer also highlighted Kontoor's acquisition of Helly Hansen last year as an underappreciated growth opportunity. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 The original Fiat Multipla is another underappreciated car from the late ’90s. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026 White did hesitate at the prospect of playing another real-life figure so soon after his intimidating portrayal of Bruce Springsteen in Scott Cooper’s underappreciated gem, Deliver Me from Nowhere. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for underappreciated

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of underappreciated was in 1863

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