unrecognized
adjective
un·rec·og·nized
ˌən-ˈre-kig-ˌnīzd 
-kəg-
: not recognized: such as
a
: not given deserved attention or notice
Her achievements were left unrecognized.
b
: not identified, detected, or known
a problem that has gone unrecognized for months
unrecognized symptoms
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Examples of unrecognized in a Sentence
she was an unrecognized pioneer in the field of mathematics until a film about her life was produced
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Discovered in 1913 during railroad excavations along Israel's southern coast, the tablet initially went unrecognized as a historically significant artifact.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Produced and released in the aftermath of 2023’s WGA strike, Pope’s role as killer stands in as a commentary on the power of writing and the lengths some will go to silence artistry, while also tipping a cap to industry veterans like stunt workers who often go unrecognized.
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024
Black women’s contributions often go unrecognized in the workplace, making self-advocacy crucial.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024
Most email security systems are set up to flag obvious phishing markers, such as unrecognized senders or websites with known malware.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Produced and released in the aftermath of 2023’s WGA strike, Pope’s role as killer stands in as a commentary on the power of writing and the lengths some will go to silence artistry, while also tipping a cap to industry veterans like stunt workers who often go unrecognized.
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024
Black women’s contributions often go unrecognized in the workplace, making self-advocacy crucial.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024
Most email security systems are set up to flag obvious phishing markers, such as unrecognized senders or websites with known malware.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Unrecognized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrecognized. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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