Unrewarded Meaning in English

word

US

ˌʌn.rɪˈwɔr.dɪd

un-ri-WAWR-did

UK

ˌʌnɹɪwˈɔːdɪd

un-ri-WAW-did

Definition

If something is unrewarded, it means someone does not receive recognition, thanks, or a prize for their effort, work, or achievement.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in formal or written contexts when someone puts in effort but does not get credit. Commonly paired with words like 'work', 'effort', or 'labor'. It often implies a sense of unfairness or disappointment.

• Spanish: no recompensado - sin recompensa
• Portuguese (BR): não recompensado - sem recompensa
• Portuguese (PT): não recompensado - sem recompensa
• Chinese (Simplified): 无回报的 - 没有奖励的
• Chinese (Traditional): 無回報的 - 沒有獎勵的
• Hindi: बिना इनाम - बिना पुरस्कार
• Arabic: غير مُكافَأ - بلا مكافأة
• Bengali: অপে়রিতোষিত - পুরস্কারবিহীন
• Russian: невознаграждённый - остаться без награды
• Japanese: 報われない
• Vietnamese: không được khen thưởng - không được ghi nhận
• Korean: 보상받지 못한 - 인정받지 못한
• Turkish: ödüllendirilmeyen - karşılıksız
• Urdu: بغیر انعام کے - بغیر ستائش کے
• Indonesian: tidak dihargai - tidak mendapatkan penghargaan

Example Sentences

She felt unrewarded for all the extra hours she worked.

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Many volunteers remain unrewarded for their service.

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The teacher's hard work went unrewarded.

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All those late nights studying for the exam felt unrewarded when I failed.

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Sometimes, kindness goes unrewarded, but it still matters.

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He didn't mind staying unrewarded as long as his work helped others.

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