unrecognized
adjective
un·rec·og·nized
ˌən-ˈre-kig-ˌnīzd 
-kəg-
: 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
Synonyms
Examples of unrecognized in a Sentence
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An organization possesses a wealth of lenses in its people, but many go unrecognized or underutilized when deliberations are conducted in a narrow range of preferred, if not foregone, conclusions.
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Gregory Crawford, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
Margot Robbie and Gerwig went unrecognized in the best actress and best director categories, respectively.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2024
As a result, unrecognized parties in New York — like the Libertarians and Greens — will need to meet the same requirements as independent candidates: collect at least 45,000 valid signatures by May 28, with at least 500 from each of half of the state's congressional districts.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2024
Janitorial work consists of hard physical labor, and injuries can go unrecognized.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024
Clothes hang on a laundry line in Khan al-Ahmar, one of Israel's more than two dozen unrecognized villages, in January.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC News, 14 Oct. 2023
As is my annual custom, here is my take 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, 6 Mar. 2024
The colonel has dedicated his career to serving the unrecognized state of Palestine and trying to improve its security forces.
—Loveday Morris, Washington Post, 5 Mar. 2024
Every team harbors untapped potential, often obscured by unrecognized strengths or unheard voices.
—Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
Gregory Crawford, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
Margot Robbie and Gerwig went unrecognized in the best actress and best director categories, respectively.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2024
As a result, unrecognized parties in New York — like the Libertarians and Greens — will need to meet the same requirements as independent candidates: collect at least 45,000 valid signatures by May 28, with at least 500 from each of half of the state's congressional districts.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2024
Janitorial work consists of hard physical labor, and injuries can go unrecognized.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024
Clothes hang on a laundry line in Khan al-Ahmar, one of Israel's more than two dozen unrecognized villages, in January.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC News, 14 Oct. 2023
As is my annual custom, here is my take 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, 6 Mar. 2024
The colonel has dedicated his career to serving the unrecognized state of Palestine and trying to improve its security forces.
—Loveday Morris, Washington Post, 5 Mar. 2024
Every team harbors untapped potential, often obscured by unrecognized strengths or unheard voices.
—Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
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“Unrecognized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrecognized. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.
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