un·rec·og·nized in BRIT, also use unrecognised1. If someone does something unrecognized, nobody knows or recognizes them while they do it. He is believed to have worked unrecognised as a doorman at East End clubs
If you or your achievements or qualities are unrecognized, you have not been properly appreciated or acknowledged by other people for what you have done. Hard work and talent so often go unrecognised and unrewarded There really is a wealth of unrecognised talent out there
If something is unrecognized, people are not aware of it. There is the possibility that hypothermia can go unrecognized There must be many vases, bowls or bottles sitting unrecognised in people's homes
An unrecognized meeting, agreement, or political party is not formally acknowledged as legal or valid by the authorities. Local authorities are likely to refuse to hire facilities to unrecognised martial arts organisations