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unrecognized feat

[/ˌʌnˈrekəɡnaɪzd fiːt/]
noun phrasepl: unrecognized feats
feito não reconhecido
1. An accomplishment or remarkable achievement that has not been acknowledged, celebrated, or given proper credit by others or society
The scientist's unrecognized feat in developing the early vaccine went unnoticed for decades.
O feito não reconhecido do cientista no desenvolvimento da vacina inicial passou despercebido por décadas.
2. An act of skill or bravery that is overlooked or underappreciated
Her unrecognized feat of courage during the crisis was only discovered years later.
Seu feito não reconhecido de coragem durante a crise foi descoberto apenas anos depois.
Synonyms
overlooked achievementunheralded accomplishmentunderappreciated deedunacknowledged successhidden talent
Antonyms
recognized featacclaimed achievementcelebrated accomplishmentacknowledged success

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
feito não reconhecido
Standard translation used across Brazil
São Paulo
feito não reconhecido / proeza esquecida
Common usage, may use 'proeza' for more dramatic effect
Portugal
feito não reconhecido / façanha ignorada
'Façanha' is more commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a diamond in the rough
hidden gem
go unnoticed
in the shadows
under the radar
sleep on someone's achievement
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