underappreciated
adjective
un·der·ap·pre·ci·at·ed
ˌən-dər-ə-ˈprē-shē-ˌā-təd 
: not duly appreciated
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Her work is underappreciated by the critics.
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The intense offline pressures many young people face are often underappreciated.
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Jennifer Huddleston, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
According to reports, Andrews felt blindsided by the layoff but had felt increasingly underappreciated in her role.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Your digestive system raises your core body temperature and keeps the gut active long after lights out, and acid reflux triggered by late meals is one of the most underappreciated reasons parents wake up in the night.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
To salute this often underappreciated side of filmmaking, here are 7 sensational sci-fi movie soundtracks to transport you to otherworldly audio dimensions.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer Huddleston, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
According to reports, Andrews felt blindsided by the layoff but had felt increasingly underappreciated in her role.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Your digestive system raises your core body temperature and keeps the gut active long after lights out, and acid reflux triggered by late meals is one of the most underappreciated reasons parents wake up in the night.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
To salute this often underappreciated side of filmmaking, here are 7 sensational sci-fi movie soundtracks to transport you to otherworldly audio dimensions.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Underappreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underappreciated. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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