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unrewarded

adjective
un·​re·​ward·​ed | \ ˌən-ri-ˈwȯr-dəd How to pronounce unrewarded (audio) \

Definition of unrewarded

: not having been given a reward : not rewarded unrewarded efforts unrewarded hospitality unrewarded employees

Examples of unrewarded in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kempf’s good deed did not go unrewarded; as a token of gratitude, the man who lost his phone bought him the video of the memorable roller coaster ride. — Cady Lang, Time, "Hero Catches a Stranger's Phone Mid-Air While Riding a Roller Coaster," 5 Sep. 2019 The work of the lucky few chosen to participate won’t go unrewarded. They’ll be given a free trip to a Disney destination for themselves and up to three family members and/or park tickets, according to the Disney Parks Moms website. — Laura Hanrahan, Woman's Day, "Disney Is Looking For Park Experts to Participate in the 2020 Disney Parks Moms Panel," 20 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of unrewarded

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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