Underrecognized: meaning, definitions and examples

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underrecognized

[ ˌʌndərˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzd ]

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in healthcare

Not fully acknowledged or appreciated in the field of healthcare, often referring to conditions, diseases, or populations that do not receive adequate attention or recognition.

Synonyms

neglected, underappreciated, undervalued

Examples of usage

Underrecognized mental health disorders can have a significant impact on an individual's well-being.
Pain management in certain minority groups may be underrecognized by healthcare providers.

Translations

Translations of the word "underrecognized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 subestimado

🇮🇳 अवमूल्यन किया गया

🇩🇪 unterschätzt

🇮🇩 diremehkan

🇺🇦 недооцінений

🇵🇱 niedoceniony

🇯🇵 過小評価された

🇫🇷 sous-estimé

🇪🇸 subestimado

🇹🇷 küçümsenen

🇰🇷 과소평가된

🇸🇦 مقدر بأقل من قيمته

🇨🇿 podceňovaný

🇸🇰 podceňovaný

🇨🇳 被低估的

🇸🇮 podcenjen

🇮🇸 vanmetinn

🇰🇿 бағаланбаған

🇬🇪 დაუფასებელი

🇦🇿 qiymətləndirilməmiş

🇲🇽 subestimado

Word origin

The word 'underrecognized' is a combination of 'under' (indicating insufficient recognition) and 'recognized' (acknowledged). It first appeared in the late 20th century within the healthcare field, highlighting the need to address conditions, diseases, or populations that have been overlooked or not given enough attention.