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Unhonored: meaning, definitions and examples

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unhonored

[ ʌnˈɒnəd ]

Adjective

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

not receiving the respect or recognition deserved

Not receiving the respect or recognition deserved; not honored.

Synonyms

disregarded, neglected, overlooked, unappreciated, unrecognized.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
unhonored	Use when someone or something deserving respect does not receive it. It carries a more formal and solemn tone. His sacrifices went unhonored by the nation
unrecognized	Use when achievements or contributions are not acknowledged or identified. Can also mean physically not identified or known. Her scientific discoveries went unrecognized for many years
unappreciated	Applies when someone’s efforts or presence are not recognized or valued. Often used in personal or work-related settings. He felt unappreciated after his years of dedication to the company
disregarded	Suitable when something is intentionally ignored or considered unimportant. Often implies a deliberate action and can have a slightly negative connotation. Her advice was disregarded by the committee
neglected	Best used when someone or something has been unfairly ignored or not given the necessary care or attention. It indicates a lack of proper care and responsibility. The old park was neglected by the city's maintenance staff
overlooked	Use when something or someone is accidentally ignored or not noticed. It implies a sense of unintentional omission. She felt overlooked for the promotion, despite her hard work

Examples of usage

The brave soldiers who fought in the war remained unhonored by their country.
Her contributions to the project went unhonored by her colleagues.
The artist's talent went unhonored during his lifetime.
The unhonored heroes of the past deserve to be remembered.
Despite his hard work and dedication, he felt unhonored by his superiors.

Translations

Translations of the word "unhonored" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não honrado

🇮🇳 असम्मानित

🇩🇪 ungeschätzt

🇮🇩 tidak dihormati

🇺🇦 нешанований

🇵🇱 nieuszanowany

🇯🇵 尊敬されていない

🇫🇷 non honoré

🇪🇸 no honrado

🇹🇷 onurlandırılmamış

🇰🇷 존경받지 못한

🇸🇦 غير مكرم

🇨🇿 neuctěný

🇸🇰 neocenený

🇨🇳 未获尊敬的

🇸🇮 nepočastjen

🇮🇸 óheiðraður

🇰🇿 құрметтелмеген

🇬🇪 უპატივცემულო

🇦🇿 hörmətsiz

🇲🇽 no honrado

Etymology

The word 'unhonored' originates from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'honored' meaning 'admired or respected.' It is used to describe something or someone that does not receive the respect or recognition they deserve. The term emphasizes the lack of acknowledgment or appreciation for a person's achievements or qualities.