uncelebrated
adjective
un·cel·e·brat·ed
ˌən--ˈse-lə-ˌbrā-təd 
1
: not formally honored or commemorated
2
: not famous : obscure
solid but uncelebrated players
Synonyms
Examples of uncelebrated in a Sentence
a gifted but uncelebrated poet
Recent Examples on the Web
To most humans that will go uncelebrated.
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Bernhard Warner, Fortune, 29 June 2021
Amongst its many epicurean, architectural and otherwise louche charms, New Orleans has another infamous, uncelebrated one: a problematically vibrant cockroach population.
—Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2012
Perhaps this is why Morgan’s achievements have gone largely uncelebrated.
—Hannah Fish, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Apr. 2022
Couldn't let a day as significant as today go uncelebrated.
—Andy Meek, BGR, 28 Aug. 2021
All San Diegans should know about this uncelebrated local school desegregation case.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2021
Don’t let all that Prime Day deal scoring go uncelebrated.
—Janelle Randazza, USA TODAY, 22 June 2021
His book is an attempt to illuminate the uncelebrated dividends—both individual and communal—of pouring yourself into a cause, place, craft, or group, whether that means looking out for local cats, or something else.
—Joe Pinsker, The Atlantic, 1 June 2021
The priests and other ministers who kept serving are the uncelebrated heroes — essential workers — of the coronavirus shutdowns.
—Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, 10 May 2021
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Bernhard Warner, Fortune, 29 June 2021
Amongst its many epicurean, architectural and otherwise louche charms, New Orleans has another infamous, uncelebrated one: a problematically vibrant cockroach population.
—Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2012
Perhaps this is why Morgan’s achievements have gone largely uncelebrated.
—Hannah Fish, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Apr. 2022
Couldn't let a day as significant as today go uncelebrated.
—Andy Meek, BGR, 28 Aug. 2021
All San Diegans should know about this uncelebrated local school desegregation case.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2021
Don’t let all that Prime Day deal scoring go uncelebrated.
—Janelle Randazza, USA TODAY, 22 June 2021
His book is an attempt to illuminate the uncelebrated dividends—both individual and communal—of pouring yourself into a cause, place, craft, or group, whether that means looking out for local cats, or something else.
—Joe Pinsker, The Atlantic, 1 June 2021
The priests and other ministers who kept serving are the uncelebrated heroes — essential workers — of the coronavirus shutdowns.
—Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, 10 May 2021
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Word History
First Known Use
1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Uncelebrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncelebrated. Accessed 23 Sep. 2023.
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