unacknowledged
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/ˌʌnəkˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
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/ˌʌnəkˈnɒlɪdʒd/
Not given recognition or thanks for something.
Despite her hard work, her efforts were unacknowledged by the team.
Not admitted or accepted as true or real.
His unacknowledged talents were eventually discovered.
Not publicly or officially recognized.
She was the unacknowledged leader behind the scenes.