unrecognized
UK: ʌnˈrek.əɡ.naɪzd | US: ʌnˈrek.əɡ.naɪzd
adj. not identified or acknowledged
adj. not given formal approval or acceptance
adj. overlooked or disregarded
The word "unrecognized" combines the negative prefix "un-" (from Old English "un-," meaning "not") with the verb "recognize" (from Latin "recognoscere," meaning "to know again" or "identify"). The suffix "-ed" marks it as a past participle, forming an adjective. The term evolved to describe something that has not been identified, acknowledged, or validated, reflecting a logical progression from literal "not knowing again" to broader metaphorical neglect.
Her contributions went unrecognized for years.
The software flagged an unrecognized device.
He walked through the crowd, unrecognized by his fans.
The error occurred due to an unrecognized command.
Many artists die unrecognized, only gaining fame posthumously.