unrewarded

adjective

un·​re·​ward·​ed ˌən-ri-ˈwȯr-dəd 

: not having been given a reward : not rewarded

unrewarded efforts

unrewarded hospitality

unrewarded employees

Examples of unrewarded in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ireland’s first venture into the New Zealand 22 didn’t come until the 12th minute and went unrewarded when Tadhg Beirne played the ball in an offside position. — ABC News, 18 July 2026

But with the Marlins tallying just two extra-base hits and pitcher William Kempner allowing two runs in an eighth inning that unraveled quickly, another solid start went unrewarded. — Tyler M. Carmona july 11, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026

And the individuals that understand psychology, that understand character, that cut the promos before the shows, these people are going unrewarded. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026

And Solomon didn’t go unrewarded – the film won the Stolman Audience Award for Best Film at the 29th edition of SIFF. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unrewarded

• prerecorded
• unrecorded
• accorded
• afforded
• awarded
• recorded
• rewarded
• boarded
• corded
• forded
• hoarded
• sordid