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Meaning of unrewarded
The primary meaning of "unrewarded" refers to something or someone that does not receive a reward or compensation for their efforts or actions.
Etymology of unrewarded
The word "unrewarded" originates from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the word "rewarded" which is the past participle of the verb "reward" derived from Old French "rewarder" or "rewarden" meaning "to reward" or "to repay", which is further derived from Old English "weard" meaning "guardian" or "protector" and the suffix "-ian" or "-er" which forms a verb.
Synonyms
unrecompensed
unremunerated
unpaid
uncompensated
unrequited
unsung
unappreciated
unnoticed
unrewarding
unfulfilling
thankless
futile
ineffective
unsuccessful
fruitless
profitless
gainless
useless
worthless
valueless
insignificant
inconsequential
negligible
minor
trivial
paltry
meager
scant
scarce
lean
bare
mere
slight
small
little
inconspicuous
obscure
unknown
nameless
faceless
anonymous
unacknowledged
overlooked
ignored
disregarded
neglected
forgotten
Definitions
- Not receiving a reward or payment for something
- * Not receiving recognition or appreciation for something
Usage Examples
- The volunteer workers remained unrewarded for their efforts in the community.
- * The artist's talents went unrewarded until she was discovered by a prominent critic.
Antonyms
rewarded
compensated
paid
reimbursed
repaid
acknowledged
appreciated
recognized
valued
esteemed
respected
honored
praised
commended
acclaimed
celebrated
glorified
exalted
compensated
remunerated
indemnified
repaid
requited
fulfilled
satisfying
fruitful
profitable
gainful
valuable
significant
consequential
major
substantial
considerable
ample
abundant
plentiful
rich
lavish
generous
munificent