unhonored

adjective

un·​hon·​ored ˌən-ˈä-nərd How to pronounce unhonored (audio)
: not honored: such as
a
: not given deserved honor, respect, or recognition
an unhonored hero/achievement
b
: not carried out
an unhonored pledge/promise

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1513, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unhonored was circa 1513

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“Unhonored.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unhonored. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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