Synonyms of unrecognized

unrecognized

adjective

ˌən-ˈre-kig-ˌnīzd 

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

• unknown
• obscure
• unsung
• anonymous
• uncelebrated
• no-name
• unpopular
• nameless
• unfamous
• minor
• unimportant
• forgotten
• unnoticed
• insignificant
• noteless
• undistinguished
• unremarkable
• unrecognizable
• unexceptional
• unnoticeable
• unremembered
• faceless
• unnewsworthy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prominent
• famous
• celebrated
• notorious
• renowned
• famed
• noted
• outstanding
• legendary
• distinguished
• notable
• fabled
• eminent
• remarkable
• great
• fabulous
• infamous
• exceptional
• well-known
• major
• significant
• illustrious
• important
• prestigious
• honorable
• influential
• reputable
• noteworthy
• respectable
• leading
• favorite
• popular
• preferred
• estimable
• newsworthy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unrecognized

Byron Leftwich slips into the Northern Virginia brunch spot unrecognized and unbothered. —Mike Jones, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024

Trust Your Lived Experience Leaders in underrepresented groups often face situations where their competence is questioned and their contributions are unrecognized. —Topsie Vandenbosch, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

Since the armed conflict in the early 1990s, Russia has maintained a strong military presence in the unrecognized entity, despite calls for reintegration with Moldova, its parent state. —Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024

But in 1948, a series of mysterious clues—unrecognized bird calls and unusual footprints—near Lake Te Anau rekindled hope. —Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024