underappreciated

adjective

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

Examples of underappreciated in a Sentence

Her work is underappreciated by the critics.
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Bank of America upgrades MDU Resources to buy from neutral The firm says growth is underappreciated at the construction company. Michael Bloom, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024 Based on conversations among Times staffers, though, at least one contributing factor has been underappreciated: time. Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024 What has been underappreciated is the area’s status as a magnet for nonfiction filmmaking talent and production – witness BAVC Media (formerly known as the Bay Area Video Coalition), ITVS, and major film programs at Stanford and Cal Berkeley. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024 The value of the sense of smell is often underappreciated. Linda Carroll, NBC News, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for underappreciated 

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of underappreciated was in 1968

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“Underappreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underappreciated. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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