Synonyms of unrecognized

unrecognized

adjective

ˌən-ˈre-kig-ˌnīzd 

as in unknown

not widely known

she was an unrecognized pioneer in the field of mathematics until a film about her life was produced

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unknown
• obscure
• unsung
• anonymous
• uncelebrated
• no-name
• unpopular
• nameless
• unfamous
• minor
• unimportant
• forgotten
• unnoticed
• insignificant
• noteless
• undistinguished
• unremarkable
• unrecognizable
• unexceptional
• unnoticeable
• unremembered
• faceless
• unnewsworthy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prominent
• famous
• celebrated
• notorious
• renowned
• famed
• noted
• outstanding
• legendary
• distinguished
• notable
• fabled
• eminent
• remarkable
• great
• fabulous
• infamous
• exceptional
• well-known
• major
• significant
• illustrious
• important
• prestigious
• honorable
• influential
• reputable
• noteworthy
• respectable
• leading
• favorite
• popular
• preferred
• estimable
• newsworthy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unrecognized

Their findings, published in Scientific Reports, highlight a previously unrecognized benefit of this unique marine collaboration. —Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025

But for every masker getting their flowers, dozens more remain in the shadows, their artistry largely unrecognized beyond their community. —Harriet Shepherd, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025

So, per my annual custom, here are my musings on some of the standout acting nominees, as well as a few of the best performances of the year that went unrecognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. —Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Feb. 2025

Pimentel questioned whether the North’s distance created a blind spot for the country’s center, resulting in the unrecognized and misunderstood nature of its unique practices. —Silvia Benedetti, ARTnews.com, 27 Feb. 2025