UNAPPRECIATED Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

unappreciated

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈprē-shē-ˌā-təd

Definition of unappreciated

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 Reports suggest Torres feels unappreciated and has been convinced by Luis Enrique to move to the French capital. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 The Beltsville Bee Lab is a key part of the often-unappreciated federal research infrastructure that supports the health of pollinators and the nation’s food supply. — Jennie L. Durant, The Conversation, 26 May 2026 An everlasting thank-you card fulfilling the wishes of any mom who may be feeling unappreciated, exhausted, or neglected? — Erik Adams, The Atlantic, 10 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for unappreciated

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unnoticed

Adjective

Encounters between police officers and schoolchildren have not gone unnoticed.

— Kristian Hernández, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026
Radon exposure can go unnoticed because the gas has no smell or color.

— Tori Mason, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

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