Uncommemorated: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncommemorated

 

[ ˌənˈkɒməˌreɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

not recognized or celebrated

Not commemorated; not recognized or celebrated. Not given a formal remembrance or acknowledgment.

Synonyms

unacknowledged, uncelebrated, unhonored, unrecognized.

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Word Description / Examples
uncommemorated

Often used when significant events, figures, or anniversaries have not been honored or remembered through ceremonies, monuments, or official recognition.

  • The sacrifices of the fallen soldiers remain uncommemorated by any memorial
unacknowledged

Used when someone's efforts, contributions, or achievements have not been officially or publicly recognized or appreciated.

  • She felt unacknowledged despite all her hard work on the project
unrecognized

Best used when achievements, efforts, or talents are not formally identified or given the attention they deserve.

  • Her contributions to the field remained unrecognized for many decades
uncelebrated

Appropriate for situations where events, achievements, or milestones have not been marked or honored publicly or privately.

  • The anniversary of the small-town hero's accomplishments remained uncelebrated by the community
unhonored

Relevant when a person or an achievement has not received due respect or recognition, typically having a slightly negative connotation.

  • The scientist's groundbreaking research went unhonored by the academic community

Examples of usage

  • It is a tragic fact that many soldiers who died in war remain uncommemorated.
  • The uncommemorated victims of the disaster deserve to be remembered.
  • The uncommemorated sacrifices of ordinary people often go unnoticed.
  • The uncommemorated heroes of the past should not be forgotten.
  • His uncommemorated achievements were finally recognized by the community.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncommemorated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não comemorado

🇮🇳 अविस्मरणीय

🇩🇪 unbesungen

🇮🇩 tidak dikenang

🇺🇦 незгаданий

🇵🇱 nieupamiętniony

🇯🇵 記念されていない

🇫🇷 non commémoré

🇪🇸 no conmemorado

🇹🇷 anılmamış

🇰🇷 기념되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مخلد

🇨🇿 nepřipomínaný

🇸🇰 nepripomínaný

🇨🇳 未纪念的

🇸🇮 neobeležen

🇮🇸 óminnst

🇰🇿 есте қалмаған

🇬🇪 უგანდობლი

🇦🇿 anılmayan

🇲🇽 no conmemorado

Etymology

The word 'uncommemorated' is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle of the verb 'commemorate'. It emphasizes the lack of recognition or celebration for something or someone. The concept of being uncommemorated can be seen in various contexts, such as historical events, personal achievements, or cultural contributions.