UNAPPRECIATED Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

unappreciated

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈprē-shē-ˌā-təd

Definition of unappreciated

as in unnoticed

not likely to be appreciated by those who benefit a number of unappreciated little favors that we had done for the neighbors

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Recent Examples of unappreciated An everlasting thank-you card fulfilling the wishes of any mom who may be feeling unappreciated, exhausted, or neglected? — Erik Adams, The Atlantic, 10 May 2026 But that makes Buzz feel unappreciated and the two friends soon clash over who has been deputized to save the day. — Brent Lang, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026 The baseball world was saddened last week on the news that Davey Lopes, a most unappreciated mainstay Dodger second baseman in the ‘70s, passed away Wednesday at 80 from Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. — Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026 His goodbye with Jimmy goes poorly, turning into a heated argument where Jimmy vents his frustration and hurt, feeling shut out and unappreciated by Paul. — Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unappreciated

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unnoticed

Adjective

This does not go unnoticed by Britt (Isabelle Bonfrer), a bartender who watches it unfold with quiet amusement.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
The Atlanta Braves also activated a deal with Kalshi without a formal announcement around the start of August that went unnoticed by news media.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 24 Aug. 2026

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