as in unnoticed
not appreciated or valued enough
Her work is underappreciated by the critics. an underappreciated talent
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As the Trump administration’s war on the federal bureaucracy throws key agencies into chaos, CISA’s turmoil could have underappreciated consequences for national security and economic prospects.
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Eric Geller, WIRED, 13 Mar. 2025
The pressures of leadership, especially in the new era of work, can make even the most stoic people feel frustrated, overworked and underappreciated.
—Edward Doherty, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
It’s taken a decade, but the overlooked and underappreciated Wii U game Xenoblade Chronicles X has finally been given its chance to shine on the Switch.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Side note: For fans of the chronically underappreciated reality series FBoy Island (hosted by the fabulous Nikki Glaser), Mia was one of the leads!
—Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
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Eric Geller, WIRED, 13 Mar. 2025
The pressures of leadership, especially in the new era of work, can make even the most stoic people feel frustrated, overworked and underappreciated.
—Edward Doherty, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
It’s taken a decade, but the overlooked and underappreciated Wii U game Xenoblade Chronicles X has finally been given its chance to shine on the Switch.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Side note: For fans of the chronically underappreciated reality series FBoy Island (hosted by the fabulous Nikki Glaser), Mia was one of the leads!
—Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
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