unacknowledged

Given no credit

Unacknowledged describes something not recognized, admitted, or given credit.

An unacknowledged debt hasn't been formally accepted.

An unacknowledged contribution receives no credit or thanks.

Unacknowledged feelings are ones a person hasn't admitted to themselves or others: He carried an unacknowledged resentment toward his brother for years.

ignored

overlooked

Not noticed or considered

unrecognized · unheeded · forgotten · sidelined · passed-over · omitted · slighted · snubbed · discounted · unconsidered

unsung

underappreciated

Not given due recognition

uncredited · unpraised · unacclaimed · unthanked · unrewarded · unrecognized · underrated · undervalued · unapplauded · unlauded

denied

refuted

Proved an argument false

contradicted · repudiated · unconfirmed · unaccepted · unadmitted · disclaimed · rebuffed · disowned · renounced · negated

hidden

unspoken

Not verbally expressed

unexpressed · unsaid · covert · secret · concealed · undisclosed · unrevealed · latent · buried · repressed

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recognition status

unacknowledgedacknowledged

Accepted as true

recognized · recognised · noted · known · registered

social appreciation

unacknowledgedcelebrated

Widely known and praised

thanked · honored · honoured · credited · acknowledged

admission of truth

unacknowledgedacknowledged

Accepted as true

admitted · declared · stated · confessed · avowed

Family

knowledge, known, knowing, acknowledge, acknowledged, knowledgeable, acknowledgment, acknowledging, knowable

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