unrewarded

Example Sentences

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Vying for a seventh World Cup appearance, the Ticos came in needing to gain ground after draws with Nicaragua and Haiti but their aggressive approach went unrewarded.

From Barron's

“But really, I was a disingenuous version of myself, and ultimately ended up feeling unrewarded at the end, no matter what I did, whether I had a successful social interaction or I failed miserably.”

From Los Angeles Times

But how could the star of the “Godfather” movies, “Serpico” and “Dog Day Afternoon” remain unrewarded?

From Los Angeles Times

Years of sacrifice, dedication and training had gone unrewarded.

From Los Angeles Times

Given the activism on display in the film, what inspires you to stand up and speak out and take risks — even if your efforts might go unrewarded?

From Salon