Synonyms of unrecognized

unrecognized

adjective

ˌən-ˈre-kig-ˌnīzd 

as in unknown

not widely known

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unknown
• obscure
• unsung
• anonymous
• uncelebrated
• no-name
• unpopular
• nameless
• unfamous
• minor
• unimportant
• forgotten
• unnoticed
• insignificant
• noteless
• undistinguished
• unremarkable
• unrecognizable
• unexceptional
• unnoticeable
• unremembered
• faceless
• unnewsworthy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prominent
• famous
• celebrated
• notorious
• renowned
• famed
• noted
• outstanding
• legendary
• distinguished
• notable
• fabled
• eminent
• remarkable
• great
• fabulous
• infamous
• exceptional
• well-known
• major
• significant
• illustrious
• important
• prestigious
• honorable
• influential
• reputable
• noteworthy
• respectable
• leading
• favorite
• popular
• preferred
• estimable
• newsworthy

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of unrecognized

Without such a lens, the impact children experience could go unrecognized, as children are not direct economic agents, and are therefore underrepresented stakeholders in investment decision making. —Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

However, one tattoo quandary has gone unrecognized by the Nickelodeon alum. —Catherine Santino, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024

The goal of the initiative is to identify 150 unrecognized spaces and places that tell the stories of communities of color, women and LGBTQ+ Coloradans, and to add all of these sites to the state Register of Historic Places by the end of 2026. —Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024

The effective income tax rate increased to 23.5%, up from 22.2% in the prior year, due to unrecognized tax losses and a tax shortfall from stock option exercises. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024