Word
underappreciated
Phoneticsun·der·ap·pre·ci·at·ed
Definition
adj. not valued or thanked as much as you should be. You use it when good work or good qualities do not get enough praise or attention.
adj. receiving less recognition, praise, or value than deserved. Often applied to work, contributions, or qualities overlooked by others.
Examples
“Many nurses feel underappreciated for their hard work.”
“The cleaning staff feel underappreciated despite keeping the whole school running every day.”
“Though his early novels were underappreciated by critics, later scholars recognized their quiet influence on modern storytelling.”
Examples
simple
“Many nurses feel underappreciated for their hard work.”
contextual
“The cleaning staff feel underappreciated despite keeping the whole school running every day.”
complex
“Though his early novels were underappreciated by critics, later scholars recognized their quiet influence on modern storytelling.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “underappreciated” in context.
Verb
01. feel underappreciated
“Many junior staff feel underappreciated after working late every day.”
verb + adj
02. go underappreciated
“So much voluntary work goes underappreciated every year.”
verb + adj
03. leave underappreciated
“Never thanking staff will leave them feeling underappreciated.”
verb + adj
04. remain underappreciated
“Despite long hours, care workers remain underappreciated by society.”
verb + adj
Adjective
05. chronically underappreciated
“Social workers are chronically underappreciated and poorly paid.”
adv + adj
06. deeply underappreciated
“Nurses are often deeply underappreciated despite their vital work.”
adv + adj
07. largely underappreciated
“Cleaners are largely underappreciated in many workplaces.”
adv + adj
08. an underappreciated gem
“This low-budget drama is an underappreciated gem worth watching.”
09. feel deeply underappreciated
“After working weekends for months, I feel deeply underappreciated.”
10. feel underappreciated by management
“Many staff feel underappreciated by management and plan to leave.”
11. one of the most underappreciated
“Nursing is one of the most underappreciated jobs in healthcare.”
12. remain largely underappreciated
“Despite reforms, teachers remain largely underappreciated by the public.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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