Underknown

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not known widely enough; of inadequate fame.

    "Established in 2001, it offered in its first few years fairly traditional solo and group shows, often of artists either locally underknown (Charles Gaines) or unaffiliated (Rodney McMillian)."

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"Established in 2001, it offered in its first few years fairly traditional solo and group shows, often of artists either locally underknown (Charles Gaines) or unaffiliated (Rodney McMillian)."

Etymology

From under- + known.

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