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

Synonyms

• unnoticed

Examples of unappreciated in a Sentence

a number of unappreciated little favors that we had done for the neighbors

Recent Examples on the Web

Not Recognizing Contributions Not recognizing employees leaves them feeling invisible and unappreciated, which can lead to low morale. —Elizabeth Semion, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025

De Ligt — who turned 26 before the new Premier League season — is good at doing the dirty parts that can go unappreciated. —Carl Anka, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025

Instead, it’s caused by feeling worn down and unappreciated by their employers. —Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025

As the discussion unfolds, the original poster remains at a crossroads — torn between feeling unappreciated and recognizing the deeper meaning behind a simple cake. —Ashley Vega, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1828, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unappreciated

• ameliorated
• decontaminated
• deoxygenated
• deteriorated
• differentiated
• disarticulated
• excommunicated
• incapacitated
• individuated
• misappropriated
• monounsaturated
• multinucleated