Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unrecognizing

Adjective
/ˌʌn.rɪˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zɪŋ/
Definition
Failing to acknowledge or identify someone or something.
Examples
  • She walked past her old friend in an unrecognizing daze.
  • The audience sat in unrecognizing silence as the show began.
  • His unrecognizing stare showed that he didn’t understand the situation.
Meaning
The term unrecognizing refers to the inability or refusal to recognize or accept something, often because of ignorance or lack of awareness.
Synonyms
  • Unacknowledging
  • Unaware
  • Oblivious