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
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
There’s often a substantial, unrecognized cost involved in generating a mass amount of AI content; processing, storage and review fees often overlooked by brand managers.
—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Their findings, published in Scientific Reports, highlight a previously unrecognized benefit of this unique marine collaboration.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
But for every masker getting their flowers, dozens more remain in the shadows, their artistry largely unrecognized beyond their community.
—Harriet Shepherd, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
So, per my annual custom, here are my musings on some of the standout acting nominees, as well as a few of the best performances of the year that went unrecognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Feb. 2025
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Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Their findings, published in Scientific Reports, highlight a previously unrecognized benefit of this unique marine collaboration.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
But for every masker getting their flowers, dozens more remain in the shadows, their artistry largely unrecognized beyond their community.
—Harriet Shepherd, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
So, per my annual custom, here are my musings on some of the standout acting nominees, as well as a few of the best performances of the year that went unrecognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Unrecognized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrecognized. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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