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unloved

British  
/ ʌnˈlʌvd /

adjective

  1. not loved or cared for

    feeling neglected and unloved

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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“Positive surprises from these unloved sectors could drive a broadening in market performance.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026

She understands what it’s like to be unloved and ignored more than most, after all.

From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026

This old-school value manager is finding plenty of unloved bargains in a market besotted with AI.

From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026

At the other end of the pitch, Arteta’s maniacal preparation helped him weaponize the unloved art of set pieces.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026

And it was a very painful thing, to be unloved.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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