Meaning of the word unrecognized in English

What does unrecognized mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

unrecognized

US /ʌnˈrek.əɡ.naɪzd/
UK /ʌnˈrek.əɡ.naɪzd/

Adjective

1.

not identified or acknowledged

Example:
His efforts went largely unrecognized.
The artist remained unrecognized during his lifetime.
2.

not seen or identified before

Example:
The system detected an unrecognized device.
She heard an unrecognized voice on the phone.