Unhonoured

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. Devoid of the acclaim or respect that is typically granted to individuals
2. Lacking the regard or appreciation that would usually be conferred
3. Not receiving the respect or recognition that is normally expected

Etymology: "Unhonoured" is simply the English prefix "un-" attached to "honoured," the past participle adjective of "honour." The prefix "un-" is one of the oldest and most productive tools in English, meaning "not" or "the reverse of," and it has been freely applied to participles like this for centuries. The result is a plain negation: something that has not been given the esteem its position or achievements would normally bring. The base word, "honour," came into English from Old French "honor," which in turn came from Latin "honor" (or "honos"), meaning respect, dignity, or public esteem. The English spelling "honour" with the extra "u" follows the French model, while American English dropped the "u" to produce "honored." Both spellings carry the same word and the same sense, so "unhonored" and "unhonoured" are simply regional variants of one formation.

Synonyms: dishonoured, disrespected, unrecognized, slighted, overlooked

Antonyms: honoured, respected, celebrated, recognized, esteemed