unappreciated
Britishadjective
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Explanation
Knowing that "un-" means "not," you can probably figure out that someone who is unappreciated is someone whose value is not recognized or rewarded. We all feel unappreciated at times, but feeling that way might help us appreciate others. The adjective unappreciated took shape in the mid-19th century. It evolved from the Latin appretiāre, "to set a value on something." The word unappreciated can refer to anything that does not receive full credit, either positive or negative. For example, we might say that the possibilities of disaster due to global warming are still unappreciated by most people.
Vocabulary lists containing unappreciated
Example Sentences
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Another unappreciated aspect of the SpaceX IPO is that over 10,000 employees bought it, said Baker, which, he noted, is a counterpoint to exhaustive analysis of the share-lockup schedule.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026
The show was "not cool" in the 1980s and 1990s and was dismissed as unappreciated kitsch in the West when eastern European countries joined, Jordan said.
From Barron's ● May 16, 2026
An unappreciated fact about these new casino markets is what terrible investments they are.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 6, 2026
The concern raised by Chris, a producer working to highlight accessibility barriers in the industry, is one that some in the sector feel has gone unappreciated for too long.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2025
I was busy feeling sorry for my unappreciated heroics and myself in general and didn’t see Rose there until she briefly took my hand.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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