Unappreciated

/ˌʌnəˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Not recognized or valued enough; when someone's hard work or talents aren't acknowledged or thanked.

Etymology

From Latin 'appretiare' (to value), with the prefix 'un-' added to reverse the meaning. 'Appreciate' originally meant 'to set a price on', emphasizing the idea of recognizing something's worth.

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