taken-for-granted
Presumed without thought
Taken-for-granted describes something assumed without question or examination, often something so familiar it goes unnoticed: the taken-for-granted assumptions of middle-class life, taken-for-granted privileges.
The hyphenated form works as an adjective before a noun; without hyphens, the phrase functions as a verb: Her contributions were taken for granted.
Believed without certainty
- expectedRegarded as likely
- assumedTaken as true
- unquestionedAccepted without challenge
- acceptedFormally agreed to
default · baseline · given · implicit · automatic · background · normalized · standard
Not given due recognition
- overlookedNot noticed or considered
- disregardedNot given consideration
- ignoredPurposely not noticed
- neglectedNot given proper attention
underestimated · dismissed · trivialized · minimized · devalued · thankless · unacknowledged · unrewarded
Belief about future outcomes
- privilegeExclusive right or benefit
- birthrightEntitlement from origin
- dueOwed or expected
- deservedRightfully earned or warranted
owed · inheritance · assumption · complacency · comfort · security · stability · abundance
Faithful commitment to another
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- presenceState of being somewhere
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- patienceCalm during delays
caregiving · sacrifice · commitment · reliability · constancy · availability · attentiveness · nurturing
presumed
Believed without certainty
- expectedRegarded as likely
- assumedTaken as true
- unquestionedAccepted without challenge
accepted · default · baseline · given · implicit · automatic · background · normalized · standard · unremarked
unappreciated
Not given due recognition
- overlookedNot noticed or considered
- disregardedNot given consideration
- ignoredPurposely not noticed
neglected · underestimated · dismissed · trivialized · minimized · devalued · thankless · unacknowledged · unrewarded · uncelebrated
expectation
Belief about future outcomes
- privilegeExclusive right or benefit
- birthrightEntitlement from origin
- dueOwed or expected
deserved · owed · inheritance · assumption · complacency · comfort · security · stability · abundance · access
loyalty
Faithful commitment to another
patience · caregiving · sacrifice · commitment · reliability · constancy · availability · attentiveness · nurturing · steadfastness
taken-for-grantedcherished
Held dear, prized
treasured · appreciated · valued · prized · celebrated
taken-for-grantednoticed
Became aware of
remarkable · conspicuous · salient · foregrounded · highlighted
taken-for-grantedquestioned
Asked for information
scrutinized · examined · challenged · interrogated · contested
take, taken, takes, taking, taker, takers, grant, granted, grants