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unlaureled

unlaureled

9.9
Someone not publicly praised or rewarded for their work
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈlɔːrəld/
  • US
translation icon : no reconocido
  • Many of history's greatest contributors remain unlaureled by the societies they served.

Examples

  • Artists sometimes endure years of unlaureled struggle before their work is recognized.

  • Her unlaureled dedication to her patients went largely unnoticed outside the hospital walls.

  • Many unlaureled artists struggle to gain recognition.

  • She felt unlaureled despite her hard work.

  • Many of history's greatest contributors remain unlaureled by the societies they served.

  • Her unlaureled dedication to her patients went largely unnoticed outside the hospital walls.

  • Artists sometimes endure years of unlaureled struggle before their work is recognized.

Synonyms

unsung
vsunlaureled
22 6.3

A person who does important work without praise or credit

is about lacking reward or public acclaim rather than stressing that it deserves praise
unheralded
vsunlaureled
2 7.0

Not praised or noticed by the public

is lacking a symbolic reward rather than only missing public attention
unvalued
vsunlaureled
1 7.0

Not seen as valuable or appreciated

is about lacking reward or celebration rather than lacking perceived worth
uncrowned
vsunlaureled
1 6.6

A person widely seen as a leader but without the official title

is about missing reward or praise rather than lacking an official title
uncited
vsunlaureled
6.7

Not officially praised or given an award for a helpful action

is about lack of general acclaim or reward rather than only formal awards
unregarded
vsunlaureled
6.7

Not noticed or given any attention

focuses on lack of praise or reward rather than simple being unnoticed

Antonyms

1 3.2

Famous and admired for important achievements or qualities

8.5

Wearing a crown of green leaves to show victory or honor

How Celebrated

celebrated
1 3.2
recognized
  • Formal
3.5
unlaureled
  • US
9.9
unknown
629 2.3

Surface Forms

unlaureled positive

Morphology

unlaureled = laureled (transparent) = un + laurel + ed

The prefix 'un-' clearly negates the meaning of 'laureled', indicating a lack of being crowned or acclaimed.

Etymology

The word unlaureled uses un- meaning 'not' and laurel meaning 'a crown of leaves' that winners long ago wore. So unlaureled means someone not crowned or not given public honor, a person not celebrated for their work.