adjective/me.kɔ.ny/
little known, unfamiliar (previously encountered but not familiar or well-acquainted); unrecognized, unfamiliar, unidentified (previously encountered but not known by name or identity); misunderstood (which is correctly recognized or identified, but whose true nature, qualities, character, etc. are not); underappreciated, unrecognized (deserving or worthy of recognition that is not received); unsung, obscure (not famous but deserving to be)
“Elle habite une maison modeste dans un quartier méconnu de son amant.” — She lives in a modest house in an area unfamiliar to her lover.
Synonyms: ignoré, peu connu, incompris, mal connu, sous-estimé, obscur