Definition

Not identified or acknowledged; something that has not been accepted or noticed.

Example

The unrecognized artist finally received the attention she deserved.

Conversation

I saw a movie last night, but I think the main actor was unrecognized by most people.

Really? That's interesting! What was the movie about?

It was a thriller, but I felt like his talent was so unrecognized by the audience.

Sometimes great performances go unnoticed; it's a shame, isn't it?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unrecognized → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "recognized" (from Latin "recognoscere", meaning to know again). The word "unrecognized" means not known again or not acknowledged.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') knowing something again ('recognize') — that's why unrecognized means something that is not acknowledged or known.

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