unrewarded
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall: Industrious performance in the middle of the pitch went unrewarded in terms of result but would have been appreciated by boss David Moyes.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Vying for a seventh World Cup appearance, the Ticos came in needing to gain ground after draws with Nicaragua and Haiti but their aggressive approach went unrewarded.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2025
Given the activism on display in the film, what inspires you to stand up and speak out and take risks — even if your efforts might go unrewarded?
From Salon ● Mar. 2, 2023
How did “The Tree of Life” go unrewarded???
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 9, 2023
But nothing further happened, and our knight, after lingering until dusk, pedalled home unrewarded by a glimpse of his Lady.
From A Knight on Wheels by Ian Hay
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