UNRECOGNIZED Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

unrecognized

adjective

ˌən-ˈre-kig-ˌnīzd

Definition of unrecognized

as in unknown

not widely known she was an unrecognized pioneer in the field of mathematics until a film about her life was produced

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Recent Examples of unrecognized The rest likely reflect a mix of unrecognized Covid deaths and indirect effects of the pandemic. — Jess Steier, STAT, 25 Sep. 2026 Thoughts of suicide can touch anyone, regardless of age, background or circumstance, and they’re often tied to mental health conditions that go unrecognized or untreated. — Courtney Marx, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026 Nicole Wyskoarko embodies that truth every day — a legal mastermind with an artist’s heart, who champions creators, protects creativity, and sees potential in people and ideas that might otherwise go unrecognized. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 This often-unrecognized grief associated with the end of reproductive years can be significant even for women who do not want more children. — Parents, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unrecognized

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Their list ‌of 250 ⁠largely unknown candidates includes university professors, actors and farmers, and is led by cardiologist Ilija Srdanovic.

— Reuters, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026
Findings could improve future water monitoring Despite the notable differences, the researchers emphasized that their models do not directly measure unknown PFAS concentrations or establish additional health risks.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of unknown

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But Sung, Bennett and Miller stayed his order, finding that the California deployment could go forward under an obscure and virtually untested subsection of the law.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
The area sits within the Lake Superior clay plain, where the surrounding soil is largely composed of clay, which can make the water murky and obscure objects beneath the surface.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026