unpatronized

Example:The unsubsidized small business was forced to rely completely on its own resources to stay afloat.

Definition:Not receiving financial support or assistance, typically from the government or other organizations.

Example:The unsponsored athlete, though talented, had a hard time competing against those who received funding from major sports organizations.

Definition:Not being promoted, supported, or sanctioned, especially by wealthy or influential people or organizations.

Example:The unencouraged student felt like most of her hard work went unnoticed and her efforts were not seen as valuable.

Definition:Not being supported or helped, often metaphorically in the sense of being discouraged from pursuing something.