unrecognized

unrecognized
[[t]ʌ̱nre̱kəgnaɪzd[/t]]
(in BRIT, also use unrecognised)
1) ADJ: ADJ after v, v-link ADJ If someone does something unrecognized, nobody knows or recognizes them while they do it.

He is believed to have worked unrecognised as a doorman at East End clubs...

I actually knew her, but in overalls I passed unrecognised.

2) ADJ: ADJ after v, v-link ADJ, ADJ n If something is unrecognized, people are not aware of it.

There is the possibility that hypothermia can go unrecognized...

There must be many vases, bowls or bottles sitting unrecognised in people's homes...

Until comparatively recently, dyslexia remained largely unrecognised.

Syn:
3) ADJ: ADJ after v, v-link ADJ, ADJ n If you or your achievements or qualities are unrecognized, you have not been properly appreciated or acknowledged by other people for what you have done.

Hard work and talent so often go unrecognised and unrewarded...

She became ill and died with her life's work unrecognised...

There really is a wealth of unrecognised talent out there.

4) ADJ: usu ADJ n An unrecognized meeting, agreement, or political party is not formally acknowledged as legal or valid by the authorities.

...the unrecognised Islamic Fundamentalist Movement...

Local authorities are likely to refuse to hire facilities to unrecognised martial arts organisations.


English dictionary. 2008.

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