Nonrecognition

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Pronunciation: /nɑnˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/

Definitions of nonrecognition

noun a lack of recognition or acknowledgment

Example Sentences

A1 Nonrecognition of her hard work made her feel unappreciated.

A2 The nonrecognition of his efforts by his boss was demotivating.

B1 The lack of nonrecognition for the team's achievements was disappointing.

B2 The nonrecognition of her talent in the industry was surprising.

C1 The nonrecognition of his contributions to the project was a major oversight.

C2 The nonrecognition of her expertise by the committee was seen as a serious mistake.

Examples of nonrecognition in a Sentence

formal The nonrecognition of their achievements was a constant source of frustration for the team.

informal They were upset about the nonrecognition of all the hard work they put in.

slang It sucks that their efforts go unnoticed, total nonrecognition.

figurative The shadow of nonrecognition loomed over their success, casting a dark cloud over their accomplishments.

Grammatical Forms of nonrecognition

past tense

nonrecognized

plural

nonrecognitions

comparative

more nonrecognizable

superlative

most nonrecognizable

present tense

nonrecognizes

future tense

will nonrecognize

perfect tense

have nonrecognized

continuous tense

is nonrecognizing

singular

nonrecognition

positive degree

nonrecognizable

infinitive

to nonrecognize

gerund

nonrecognizing

participle

nonrecognized

Origin and Evolution of nonrecognition

First Known Use: 1830 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'nonrecognition' is derived from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' or 'lack of' and the word 'recognition' meaning 'acknowledgment or acceptance of something as valid or deserving'.
Evolution of the word: The term 'nonrecognition' has been consistently used in English language to convey the idea of lack of acknowledgment or acceptance of something as valid. Over time, the word has become more commonly used in political and diplomatic contexts to describe the refusal to acknowledge the legitimacy of a government or state.