unawarded

Still without recipient

Unawarded describes something that has not been given or bestowed, typically a prize, contract, or honor that remains without a recipient: The scholarship went unawarded that year due to lack of qualified applicants.

It can also describe a person who failed to receive expected recognition: She left the ceremony unawarded despite her contributions.

overlooked

ignored

Purposely not noticed

missed · overshadowed · eclipsed · sidelined · omitted · unnoticed · unseen · unobserved · unheeded · passed over

unrewarded

unrecompensed

Not paid for

unrequited · underpaid · thankless · meritless · prizeless · trophyless · honorless · titleless · unbestowed · ungiven

unrecognized

unacknowledged

Not formally recognized

unknown · nameless · obscure · unidentified · unmentioned · unlisted · uncited · unreferenced · unattributed · faceless

uncelebrated

unhonored

Not given due respect

unlauded · uncommemorated · unheralded · uncheered · unhailed · unglorified · untoasted · unthanked · unremarked · unrevered

Opposites
recognition status

unawardedawarded

Given as recognition

granted · bestowed · presented · conferred · given

Family

award, reward, rewarding, rewards, rewarded, awards, awarded, awarding, rewardable

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G