1. not given recognition, respect, or tribute; not honored

Examples

• The unhonored veterans finally received the recognition they deserved.
• Her contributions to science remained unhonored for decades.
• Many unhonored heroes worked behind the scenes during the war.
• The artist died unhonored, only to become famous after his death.
• Their unhonored sacrifice was eventually commemorated with a memorial.
• She felt unhonored despite her years of dedicated service.