unacknowledgedEnglishOxford New American Dictionaryunacknowledged /ˌənəkˈnälijd, ˌənəkˈnɑlɪdʒd / ▸ adjective 1 existing or having taken place but not accepted, recognized, or admitted to: her unacknowledged feelings. 2 (of a person or their work) deserving but not receiving praise or recognition.