unacknowledged

/ˌʌnəkˈnɑlɪdʒd/
adjective
  1. Not recognized, admitted, or accepted as true or existing.
    • The unacknowledged problem with the plan was that it cost too much money.
    • Many people suffer from unacknowledged fears that affect their daily lives.
    • Her contributions to the project went unacknowledged by the team leader.
  2. Not receiving public credit or praise for something done.
    • The unacknowledged hero of the rescue was a quiet neighbor who called 911.
    • Volunteers often remain unacknowledged, yet their work is essential to the community.
    • He felt unacknowledged after working overtime for weeks without a thank-you.
  3. Not responded to or greeted in return.
    • His wave from across the street went unacknowledged by the distracted driver.
    • She left an unacknowledged message on his voicemail.
    • The letter sat unacknowledged on the desk for months.
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