unappreciated
adjective
un·ap·pre·ci·at·ed
ˌən-ə-ˈprē-shē-ˌā-təd 
-ˈpri-,
also -ˈprē-sē-
: not given deserved recognition or thanks : not properly appreciated
unappreciated volunteers
felt unappreciated for her efforts
a career largely unappreciated by critics
an unappreciated skill
Examples of unappreciated in a Sentence
a number of unappreciated little favors that we had done for the neighbors
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His willingness to make unpopular but necessary decisions went largely unappreciated at the time.
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Jonathan Alter, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
Similarly, employees feel increasingly unappreciated at work.
—Nadine Hack, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Navigating shopping, meal preparation, holiday card production and all of the other unpaid, often unappreciated emotional labor leaves little time for self care.
—Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
This decision can leave dedicated internal candidates feeling unappreciated and overlooked.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Jonathan Alter, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
Similarly, employees feel increasingly unappreciated at work.
—Nadine Hack, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Navigating shopping, meal preparation, holiday card production and all of the other unpaid, often unappreciated emotional labor leaves little time for self care.
—Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
This decision can leave dedicated internal candidates feeling unappreciated and overlooked.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unappreciated
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“Unappreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unappreciated. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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