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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My recent conversation with Andy MacMillan, CEO of leading enterprise analytics platform Alteryx, highlighted this critical yet underappreciated role in the AI revolution. Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 Moreover, many of the stocks are underappreciated and ended the first quarter on Monday offering significant upside to analysts’ price targets. Michelle Fox, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025 Despite her three-year stint at the publication, Ariel’s ambition is underappreciated, and her smarmy editor Stan (Murray Bartlett) hands her pitches off to more experienced writers. Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2025 Bell started out hot in Dolphins training camp last summer as a breakout, underappreciated pass rusher behind Chop Robinson, the first-round pick, Mo Kamara, the fifth-round pick, and veteran Emmanuel Ogbah. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025 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 22 Apr. 2025.

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