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unappreciated
[/ˌʌn.əˈpriː.ʃi.eɪ.tɪd/]
adjective
não apreciado
1.
not recognized, valued, or acknowledged for one's worth, efforts, or qualities
She felt unappreciated at work despite her hard work.
Ela se sentia não apreciada no trabalho apesar de seu trabalho árduo.
2.
lacking gratitude or recognition from others
His contributions went unappreciated by the team.
Suas contribuições não foram apreciadas pela equipe.
NYC Slang
slept on; disrespected
Synonyms
undervalued
unrecognized
overlooked
disregarded
ungrateful
Antonyms
appreciated
valued
recognized
acknowledged
esteemed
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
não apreciado; desvalorizado
most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
não apreciado; subestimado
colloquial usage emphasizing being underestimated
São Paulo
desvalorizado; não reconhecido
formal and informal contexts
Portugal
não apreciado; desprezado
may carry stronger connotation of being spurned
Related Idioms & Phrases
to go unappreciated
feel unappreciated
leave someone feeling unappreciated
take someone for granted (related concept)
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