Definition

Not given enough attention or publicity; not widely known or promoted.

Example

The event was underpublicized, so only a few people showed up.

Conversation

Have you heard about that event this weekend?

No, I haven't! What is it about?

It's a community festival, but it's really underpublicized.

That's a shame; they should definitely promote it more!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Underpublicized → It is formed from "under-" (meaning below or insufficiently) and "publicize" (from Latin "publicare", meaning to make public) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action). The word describes something that has not been sufficiently made public or is not widely known.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'below' the level of being 'made public' — that's why underpublicized means not enough people know about it.

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