Unappreciated

/ˌʌn.əˈpriː.ʃi.eɪ.tɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Not recognized or valued appropriately; lacking in appreciation or recognition.
She felt unappreciated after working so hard on the project without any recognition from her boss.
Not fully understood or acknowledged for its worth or significance.
His efforts to improve the community often went unappreciated by those around him.
Devalued or overlooked in terms of effort or contribution.
The unappreciated role of caregivers is often highlighted during health awareness campaigns.
Feeling undervalued in a personal or professional context.
Many artists feel unappreciated when their work is not recognized by galleries.

Etymology

From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' combined with 'appreciated', which derives from the Latin 'appretiare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

taken for granted:
To be unappreciated or not valued despite being present or provided.
under the radar:
Not noticed or recognized; operating without attention.
behind the scenes:
Working or contributing in a way that is not publicly acknowledged.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

In the shadows
She felt like she was always in the shadows and unappreciated.
Invisible
He did a lot for the team but felt invisible and unappreciated.