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unrewarded

British  
/ ˌʌnrɪˈwɔːdɪd /

adjective

  1. not having received any reward or advantages

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

The Lakers’ season: A 38-point performance from LeBron James went unrewarded yesterday as Los Angeles dropped its fourth straight game.

From New York Times ● Dec. 26, 2022

After the break, they saw another Bartley header bounce over, and a handball penalty shout against Taylor Harwood-Bellis go unrewarded.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2022

He who attempts much, hopes for much, but is prepared to go unrewarded, is he to whom success is doubly assured.

From Held by Chinese Brigands by Herbert Strang

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