Unremembered: meaning, definitions and examples

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unremembered

 

[ ˌʌnrɪˈmɛmbərd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a forgotten state

Not recalled to memory; not remembered.

Synonyms

forgotten, unrecalled, unrecollected.

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Word Description / Examples
unremembered

This word was listed twice by mistake; see the first entry for its description.

forgotten

Describes something that was once known or remembered but is no longer recalled. It can have a slightly negative connotation when it refers to something important.

  • She had forgotten where she left her keys
  • Many old customs are now forgotten
unrecalled

Typically used in a more formal or clinical context to describe something that cannot be remembered, often despite efforts to do so.

  • Despite extensive therapy, the traumatic event remained unrecalled
  • The details of the conversation are unrecalled
unrecollected

Similar to 'unrecalled,' it is mainly used in more formal contexts to suggest something that was not brought back to memory.

  • The exact time of their meeting is unrecollected by both parties
  • Important moments of her childhood remain unrecollected

Examples of usage

  • He was buried in an unremembered grave.
  • The unremembered details of her childhood resurfaced in her dreams.
Context #2 | Adjective

not commemorated or honored

Not commemorated or honored; forgotten.

Synonyms

forgotten, uncommemorated, unhonored.

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unremembered

Use this word when referring to something or someone that has not been recalled or brought to mind, often with a sense of neglect.

  • The old stories of the village became unremembered over time
  • The contributions of the scientist remained unremembered until recent times
forgotten

This word is suitable for a situation in which something or someone was once known or remembered but has since been neglected or overlooked.

  • She had forgotten her keys at home
  • The incident was long forgotten by everyone in town
uncommemorated

This term fits when describing an event or person who has not been celebrated or honored with a ceremony or memorial.

  • The local heroes went uncommemorated in the history books
  • Many cultural traditions have gone uncommemorated in our modern society
unhonored

Use this word to refer to someone or something that has not been given due respect or acknowledgment.

  • The brave actions of the soldiers went unhonored for decades
  • His achievements remained unhonored by the community

Examples of usage

  • The unremembered soldiers who fought for their country.
  • The unremembered victims of the tragedy.

Translations

Translations of the word "unremembered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não lembrado

🇮🇳 अविस्मरणीय

🇩🇪 nicht erinnert

🇮🇩 tidak diingat

🇺🇦 незабутий

🇵🇱 niezapamiętany

🇯🇵 覚えられていない

🇫🇷 non retenu

🇪🇸 no recordado

🇹🇷 hatırlanmayan

🇰🇷 기억되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير متذكر

🇨🇿 nepamatován

🇸🇰 nepamätaný

🇨🇳 未被记住

🇸🇮 nepomnjen

🇮🇸 óminnst

🇰🇿 еске түспеген

🇬🇪 გაუხსენებელი

🇦🇿 xatırlanmayan

🇲🇽 no recordado

Etymology

The word 'unremembered' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'remember'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of being 'unremembered' can evoke feelings of being forgotten or overlooked. Throughout history, there have been many individuals and events that have been unremembered or not given the recognition they deserve.

See also: disremember, remember, rememberable, remembered, remembering.