This is the 14161st most frequent German word.
gewürdigt
"Gewürdigt" means "acknowledged" or "appreciated."
In this sentence, 'gewürdigt' is used to indicate that something (the masterpiece) was appreciated or recognized for its value by others.
Das Meisterwerk des Künstlers wurde von Kritikern und Kunstliebhabern gleichermaßen gewürdigt.
The artist's masterpiece was equally appreciated by critics and art enthusiasts.
Here, 'gewürdigt' is employed to express that the actions or achievements of the volunteers were formally recognized and honored during a formal event.
Die Leistungen der Freiwilligen wurden bei der Zeremonie feierlich gewürdigt.
The contributions of the volunteers were solemnly acknowledged during the ceremony.
In this context, 'gewürdigt' describes the speaker's perception that his efforts have not been properly appreciated or acknowledged by others.