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adjective un·rec·og·nized \ ˌən-ˈre-kig-ˌnīzd , -kəg- \

Definition of unrecognized

: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

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As the North Stars prepare to follow up on last year's 9-2 record, their speed and athletic ability haven't gone unrecognized by college recruiters.

— gene chamberlain, Elgin Courier-News, "Countdown to football: Tyler Nubin speeds it up for No. 3 St. Charles North," 22 Aug. 2017
And the fans that largely felt unrecognized are starting to feel these spaces exist for them, too.

— jessi roti, chicagotribune.com, "ASL interpreters visualize noise for deaf fans at Lollapalooza and beyond," 1 Aug. 2017
Sure, every Emmy or Oscar nomination morning brings surprises and snubs—beautifully crafted performances brutally unrecognized by voters.

— vanityfair.com, "Carrie Coon Is as Heartbroken as You Are over Those Leftovers Snubs," 13 July 2017
Sure, every Emmy or Oscar nomination morning brings surprises and snubs—beautifully crafted performances brutally unrecognized by voters.

— julie miller, HWD, "Carrie Coon Is as Heartbroken as You Are over Those Leftovers Snubs," 13 July 2017
Cancer symptoms: In some of the worst-case scenarios, a cancer diagnosis also uncovers unrecognized celiac disease.

— hannah drown, cleveland.com, "Here are the little-known symptoms of celiac disease to watch for: Gluten-Free in the CLE," 13 June 2017
Indeed, science itself is an establishment rooted in exclusion, writes science journalist Saini, citing a long history of unrecognized achievement by women scientists: Lise Meitner, Rosalind Franklin and Emmy Noether, to name a few.

— andrea gawrylewski, Scientific American, "Daring Apollo 8 Astronauts, Rediscovering a Forgotten Math Genius and Other New Science Books," 22 May 2017
But at Melvyn’s restaurant, Frank only means Sinatra, Coachella headliners go unrecognized, and a steady patter of one-liners trumps talking politics.

— diana marcum, latimes.com, "At Melvyn's, steak Diane is a staple and the dining staff spans the decades," 21 May 2017
Recognition The app can be set up to ping you in case of an unrecognized entrant or if the dog walker doesn’t arrive on time.

— max chafkin, Bloomberg.com, "This Home Camera Can Tell Who’s There," 11 May 2017

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unrecognized Synonyms

Synonyms

nameless, no-name, noteless, uncelebrated, unfamous, unknown, obscure, unsung

Antonyms

celebrated, famed, famous, noted, notorious, prominent, renowned, well-known

Related Words

insignificant, minor, unimportant; undistinguished, unexceptional, unremarkable; unpopular; anonymous, faceless, unnoticeable, unrecognizable; unnewsworthy, unnoticed; forgotten, unremembered

Near Antonyms

fabled, fabulous, legendary; infamous; distinguished, eminent, exceptional, great, illustrious, notable, outstanding, prestigious, remarkable; estimable, honorable, reputable, respectable; important, influential, leading, major, newsworthy, noteworthy, significant; favorite, popular, preferred

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