as in unnoticed
not appreciated or valued enough
Her work is underappreciated by the critics. an underappreciated talent
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Recent Examples of underappreciated
Bogdanovich closed out his most celebrated decade with an underappreciated gem.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2025
One sentimental favorite among many this year will be the final season of HBO’s Somebody Somewhere, which has always been underappreciated in the grand scheme of things but fiercely loved and respected by its devoted audience.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025
Clyburn cited a number of presidents who were underappreciated in office but now looked on more fondly with the passage of time.
—Darlene Superville and Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Clyburn cited a number of presidents who were underappreciated during their time in office but are now looked on more fondly with the passage of time.
—Rebecca Santana, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2025
One sentimental favorite among many this year will be the final season of HBO’s Somebody Somewhere, which has always been underappreciated in the grand scheme of things but fiercely loved and respected by its devoted audience.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025
Clyburn cited a number of presidents who were underappreciated in office but now looked on more fondly with the passage of time.
—Darlene Superville and Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Clyburn cited a number of presidents who were underappreciated during their time in office but are now looked on more fondly with the passage of time.
—Rebecca Santana, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
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