UNRECOGNIZED Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

unrecognized

adjective

ˌən-ˈre-kig-ˌnīzd

Definition of unrecognized

as in unknown

not widely known she was an unrecognized pioneer in the field of mathematics until a film about her life was produced

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Recent Examples of unrecognized Thoughts of suicide can touch anyone, regardless of age, background or circumstance, and they’re often tied to mental health conditions that go unrecognized or untreated. — Courtney Marx, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026 Nicole Wyskoarko embodies that truth every day — a legal mastermind with an artist’s heart, who champions creators, protects creativity, and sees potential in people and ideas that might otherwise go unrecognized. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for unrecognized

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrecognized

Adjective

Portioned cups of sauces, dressings have some sort of liquid sitting on the lids from an unknown source.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
At least seven Jews are among the 17,000 missing Lebanese people whose fate remains unknown decades after the 15-year war ended, according to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of unknown

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What came next would eventually turn an obscure Medicaid settlement into a criminal investigation.

— Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
There was very little original local production, and people were finding their favourite TV shows through obscure corners of the web.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026