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
- nameless
- no-name
- noteless
- obscure
- uncelebrated
- unfamous
- unknown
- unsung
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Tight bedding is a frequent, and sometimes unrecognized, trigger of cramps, so get used to sleeping with sheets and blankets untucked. 
Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 19 July 2022 On a plane ride last week, the 25-year-old not only went unrecognized by a flight attendant, but confused for a child. Amethyst Tate, PEOPLE.com, 12 July 2022 The tower, which was broadcasting Russian propaganda to Ukraine, was located in Transnistria, astate unrecognized by the UN, on Moldova’s southwest border. Sophie Mellor, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2022 These groups are unrecognized because of treaties and policy decisions made in the 19th century as well as the 1950s and ’60s. Danielle Echeverria, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Apr. 2022 Are these issues inherent to adolescence that merely went unrecognized before — or are they being overdiagnosed now? New York Times, 23 Apr. 2022 Our actions will continue to cause extinctions across the tree of life, but hopefully an old, previously unrecognized, habit of exchanging genes will provide an unexpected way for some species to dodge extinction. Daniel Rubinoff, Scientific American, 15 Aug. 2022 Their sacrifices have often been unrecognized until now. Chadd Scott, Forbes, 14 Aug. 2022 Sergey Aksynov, appointed by Russia to command the unrecognized Republic of Crimea, declared a state of emergency following the explosions. Peter Aitken, Fox News, 11 Aug. 2022 See More
Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 19 July 2022 On a plane ride last week, the 25-year-old not only went unrecognized by a flight attendant, but confused for a child. Amethyst Tate, PEOPLE.com, 12 July 2022 The tower, which was broadcasting Russian propaganda to Ukraine, was located in Transnistria, astate unrecognized by the UN, on Moldova’s southwest border. Sophie Mellor, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2022 These groups are unrecognized because of treaties and policy decisions made in the 19th century as well as the 1950s and ’60s. Danielle Echeverria, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Apr. 2022 Are these issues inherent to adolescence that merely went unrecognized before — or are they being overdiagnosed now? New York Times, 23 Apr. 2022 Our actions will continue to cause extinctions across the tree of life, but hopefully an old, previously unrecognized, habit of exchanging genes will provide an unexpected way for some species to dodge extinction. Daniel Rubinoff, Scientific American, 15 Aug. 2022 Their sacrifices have often been unrecognized until now. Chadd Scott, Forbes, 14 Aug. 2022 Sergey Aksynov, appointed by Russia to command the unrecognized Republic of Crimea, declared a state of emergency following the explosions. Peter Aitken, Fox News, 11 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1710, in the meaning defined above
unrecognized
adjective
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
Relevance
- unknown
- obscure
- uncelebrated
- unsung
- anonymous
- unpopular
- forgotten
- unnoticed
- nameless
- unfamous
- unimportant
- noteless
- no-name
- insignificant
- minor
- undistinguished
- unrecognizable
- unremarkable
- unremembered
- unexceptional
- unnoticeable
- faceless
- unnewsworthy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- prominent
- celebrated
- famous
- notorious
- outstanding
- renowned
- famed
- noted
- distinguished
- notable
- eminent
- significant
- well-known
- legendary
- exceptional
- fabled
- major
- remarkable
- infamous
- important
- great
- illustrious
- fabulous
- prestigious
- honorable
- influential
- noteworthy
- reputable
- estimable
- respectable
- leading
- favorite
- popular
- preferred
- newsworthy