uncelebrated

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ʌnˈsɛl.əˌbreɪ.t̬ɪd/ UK /ʌnˈsel.ɪ.breɪ.tɪd/ See IPA manual

Freq #208481

Meanings

1

adj
not widely praised, honored, or famous

The exhibition highlights an uncelebrated painter of remarkable skill.
2

adj
not marked by a public ceremony or festive event

The anniversary passed uncelebrated during the crisis.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adj · not widely praised,... unknown unrecognized unsung

2 adj · not marked by a public... unobserved unmarked

Opposites

celebratedacclaimedrenowned

Word family

Related forms celebrate celebration celebrated

Etymology

Formed from un-, 'not,' and celebrated. Celebrate comes from Latin celebrare, 'to honor, assemble for, or make widely known.'

Topics

Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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