US /ʌnˈsɛl.əˌbreɪ.t̬ɪd/ UK /ʌnˈsel.ɪ.breɪ.tɪd/
adj Freq #208481

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    not widely praised, honored, or famous

    The exhibition highlights an uncelebrated painter of remarkable skill.

  2. 2
    adj

    not marked by a public ceremony or festive event

    The anniversary passed uncelebrated during the crisis.

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Synonyms
1 adj · not widely praised,... unknownunrecognizedunsung
2 adj · not marked by a public... unobservedunmarked
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Etymology

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

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