unacknowledged

adjective

un·ac·knowl·edged ˌən-ik-ˈnä-lijd

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: not generally recognized, accepted, or admitted : not acknowledged

His involvement in the cover-up has remained unacknowledged.

Her efforts should not go unacknowledged.

Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world.—

Percy Bysshe Shelley

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The study also highlights that these feelings can be compounded by feeling unacknowledged in their infertility journey and unsupported by their family members. —

Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 Unlike every other aspect of her life, however, Madonna’s movies went largely unacknowledged during the tour’s retrospective video montages. —

Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 5 July 2024 Certain aspects of the island’s past remain controversial, with some historical narratives being frowned upon or left largely unacknowledged. —

Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024 Estela is determined not to let her life go unacknowledged. —

Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unacknowledged

Word History

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unacknowledged was in 1583

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“Unacknowledged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unacknowledged. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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