unrecognized
adjective/ʌnˈrɛkəɡnaɪzd/
Frequency rank: #15,092 most common English word
Meaning
Not acknowledged or identified; failing to receive the attention or credit deserved.
Example sentence
Her talent went unrecognized for many years before she finally became famous.
Synonyms & related words
- overlooked
- unnoticed
- unacknowledged
- ignored
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