Underappreciated: meaning, definitions and examples

Use this when something or someone is not given enough gratitude or respect for their work or value.

• Her sacrifices for the family often go underappreciated
• Talented artists are sometimes underappreciated in their time

Applicable when the worth or value of someone or something is estimated to be less than it actually is, often in financial or professional contexts.

• The company's stock is currently undervalued
• He felt undervalued and decided to seek a new job

This word applies when someone's efforts, presence, or achievements are not recognized or mentioned at all.

• His contributions to the project went unacknowledged
• The silent efforts of the volunteers often remain unacknowledged

Use this when someone or something is not known or identified for their significance, often despite their contributions or talents.

• Many unrecognized heroes contributed to the war effort
• Her innovations went unrecognized for years

This is best used when someone does not receive official acknowledgment or credit for their work, especially in professional or artistic contexts.

• Many ideas behind the movie remained uncredited
• The graphic designer was uncredited for her work on the campaign