UNRECOGNIZED


Meaning of UNRECOGNIZED in English

Note: in BRIT, also use 'unrecognised'

1.

If someone does something ~, nobody knows or recognizes them while they do it.

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

ADJ: ADJ after v, v-link ADJ

2.

If something is ~, people are not aware of it.

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

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

ADJ: ADJ after v, v-link ADJ, ADJ n

3.

If you or your achievements or qualities are ~, 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...

There really is a wealth of unrecognised talent out there.

ADJ: ADJ after v, v-link ADJ, ADJ n

4.

An ~ meeting, agreement, or political party is not formally acknowledged as legal or valid by the authorities.

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

ADJ: usu ADJ n

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