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unrecognized

ADJECTIVE
incognito
Synonyms
WEAK
anonymous bearded camouflaged concealed disguised hidden incog isolated masked masquerading obscure under assumed name unknown
Antonyms
WEAK
known openly seen unhidden
ADJECTIVE
thankless
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fruitless futile unpleasant
STRONG
ungrateful
WEAK
barren disagreeable distasteful miserable not worth it unprofitable unrequited unreturned unrewarding useless vain wretched
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fruitful productive profitable
WEAK
appreciated appreciative considerate contented grateful rewarded satisfied thankful
ADJECTIVE
unheralded
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anonymous overlooked unnamed unnoticed
WEAK
uncelebrated unglorified unknown
Antonyms
STRONGEST
named
WEAK
announced celebrated expected glorified predicted recognized
ADJECTIVE
unidentified
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anonymous mysterious nameless unknown unnamed
WEAK
not known pseudonymous unclassified unfamiliar unmarked unrevealed
Antonyms
STRONGEST
identified known named
WEAK
public
ADJECTIVE
unknown
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anonymous exotic foreign nameless new remote strange uncharted undiscovered unexplained unexplored unfamiliar unidentified unnamed
STRONG
X alien dark far secret
WEAK
concealed desolate distant far-off faraway hidden humble incog incognito little-known such and such unapprehended unascertained uncelebrated undistinguished unheard-of unnoted unperceived unrenowned unrevealed unsung untold
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common familiar identified known named native normal regular relevant usual
ADJECTIVE
unnoticed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
overlooked undiscovered unseen
WEAK
disregarded glossed over hidden inconspicuous neglected passed by pushed aside secret unconsidered unheeded unobserved unobtrusive unperceived unremarked unremembered unrespected winked at
Antonyms
WEAK
noted noticed seen
ADJECTIVE
unsung
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anonymous neglected overlooked unacknowledged
WEAK
disregarded forgotten nameless unacclaimed undistinguished unfamed unglorified unhailed unhonored unknown unnamed unrenowned

Example Sentences

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“We believe there is a gap between the value of our individual assets and our market capitalization that suggests significant unrecognized upside,” Chief Executive Jonah Peretti said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

As genetic data have accumulated, researchers have repeatedly uncovered previously unrecognized species.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

In the process, they identified 1,114 previously unrecognized SMR segments across the near side lunar maria.

From Science Daily • Feb. 18, 2026

Mozart’s genius isn’t so much unrecognized as unremunerated.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

She sprang from the couch, embracing her unrecognized son.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer