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

Synonyms

• nameless
• no-name
• noteless
• obscure
• uncelebrated
• unfamous
• unknown
• unsung

Examples of unrecognized in a Sentence

she was an unrecognized pioneer in the field of mathematics until a film about her life was produced

Recent Examples on the Web

Since the armed conflict in the early 1990s, Russia has maintained a strong military presence in the unrecognized entity, despite calls for reintegration with Moldova, its parent state. —Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024

But in 1948, a series of mysterious clues—unrecognized bird calls and unusual footprints—near Lake Te Anau rekindled hope. —Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024

This social isolation and loss of support – even from close friends and family members – is a devastating and often unrecognized side effect of the disease. —Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024

However, the country remains unrecognized by the United Nations, raising questions about its legitimacy. —Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1710, in the meaning defined above