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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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.
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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
Lower morale: Micromanaged employees often feel disempowered and underappreciated.
—Vikram Joshi, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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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
Lower morale: Micromanaged employees often feel disempowered and underappreciated.
—Vikram Joshi, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Underappreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underappreciated. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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