unrecognized

adjective

un·​rec·​og·​nized ˌən-ˈre-kig-ˌnīzd How to pronounce unrecognized (audio)
-kəg-
Synonyms of unrecognizednext
: 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

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Examples of unrecognized in a Sentence

she was an unrecognized pioneer in the field of mathematics until a film about her life was produced
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This often-unrecognized grief associated with the end of reproductive years can be significant even for women who do not want more children. — Parents, 28 Aug. 2026 Postpartum depression, affecting 1 in 7 women, often presents as intrusive thoughts, rage, or numbness, not just sadness, leading to unrecognized symptoms. — John Samuels, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Check for errors and old or unrecognized information and investigate each instance. — Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026 Because symptoms are delayed and variable, many cases initially go unrecognized or are mistaken for other allergic or gastrointestinal disorders. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unrecognized

Word History

First Known Use

1710, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unrecognized was in 1710

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“Unrecognized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrecognized. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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