unvalued
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Definition
Adjective: 1. Not acknowledged or recognized as having worth: Describes something whose value, importance, or merit is not seen, appreciated, or accepted by others. 2. Not assigned a specific monetary or quantitative value: Describes something that has not been formally appraised or given a price.
Usage and Examples
- The unvalued contributions of volunteers are essential to the community's success. (Here, the work is important but not formally recognized.)
- In the attic, we found a box of unvalued family heirlooms. (The items have sentimental or historical worth, but this worth is not currently acknowledged.)
- The accountant listed the antique vase as an unvalued asset for now. (It is an asset, but a specific financial value has not yet been determined for it.)
Advanced Usage and Nuances
- Emotional Connotation: The word often carries a tone of regret or criticism, implying that something to be valued but is overlooked. It suggests a failure of perception in others.
- Her unvalued advice could have prevented the crisis.
- Contrast with "Invaluable": Be careful not to confuse "unvalued" (not valued) with "invaluable" (extremely valuable; priceless). They are near opposites.
Variants and Related Words
- Undervalued (adj.): This is a closely related but distinct term. "Undervalued" means something valued, but its worth is underestimated or set too low. "Unvalued" typically means it is not valued at all.
- The stock was undervalued by the market. (It had a price, but one that was too low.)
- His skills were unvalued in that company. (They were not acknowledged as having any worth.)
- Unappreciated (adj.): A strong synonym, especially for the first definition concerning lack of recognition.
- Worthless (adj.): This is a more extreme term, meaning having no value or use. "Unvalued" does not necessarily mean the object worthless, only that its worth is not seen.
Synonyms
- Unappreciated
- Unrecognized
- Unacknowledged
- Overlooked
- Disregarded (for the lack of recognition sense)
Antonyms
- Valued
- Appreciated
- Esteemed
- Prized
- Acknowledged
Adjective
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having value that is not acknowledged
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