unrewarded

/ ˌʌnrɪˈwɔːdɪd /

adjective

1. not having received any reward or advantages

Example Sentences

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.

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“But really, I was a disingenuous version of myself, and ultimately ended up feeling unrewarded at the end, no matter what I did, whether I had a successful social interaction or I failed miserably.”

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But how could the star of the “Godfather” movies, “Serpico” and “Dog Day Afternoon” remain unrewarded?

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Years of sacrifice, dedication and training had gone unrewarded.

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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?

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