unacknowledged
adjective
un·ac·knowl·edged
ˌən-ik-ˈnä-lijd 
-ak-
: not generally recognized, accepted, or admitted : not acknowledged
His involvement in the cover-up has remained unacknowledged.
Her efforts should not go unacknowledged.
Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world.—
Percy Bysshe Shelley
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While governments and organizations invest billions in addressing material poverty, the scarcity of time remains largely unacknowledged—and, in many cases, made worse.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
In addition to their self-defense claim, Hochman has also included Lyle’s apparent deception involving the girlfriend on his list of 16 unacknowledged lies.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 13 May 2025
Each unacknowledged bid creates a tiny rift in your emotional connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
The topics change, but the emotional undercurrent stays the same: one or both partners feel unimportant, unseen or unacknowledged.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
In addition to their self-defense claim, Hochman has also included Lyle’s apparent deception involving the girlfriend on his list of 16 unacknowledged lies.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 13 May 2025
Each unacknowledged bid creates a tiny rift in your emotional connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
The topics change, but the emotional undercurrent stays the same: one or both partners feel unimportant, unseen or unacknowledged.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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“Unacknowledged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unacknowledged. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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