unrecognized fact
[/ˌʌnˈrɛkəɡnaɪzd fækt/]
noun phrasepl: unrecognized facts
fato não reconhecido
1. A true or actual circumstance, event, or piece of information that has not been acknowledged, accepted, or admitted by relevant parties or the general public
The unrecognized fact that climate change was accelerating became impossible to ignore after the latest report.
O fato não reconhecido de que as mudanças climáticas estavam acelerando tornou-se impossível de ignorar após o último relatório.
2. Information or evidence that exists but is deliberately or inadvertently overlooked, denied, or not formally acknowledged
His contributions to the project were an unrecognized fact until the investigation revealed the truth.
Suas contribuições para o projeto eram um fato não reconhecido até que a investigação revelou a verdade.
This phrase is commonly used in academic, journalistic, and legal contexts in both Brazil and the USA when discussing overlooked truths or information that challenges established narratives. In Brazilian discourse, it often appears in discussions about social inequality, historical revisionism, or political accountability. The concept reflects the tension between objective reality and social acknowledgment or acceptance.
NYC Slang
the real deal nobody's admitting
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