idiom · born before one's ideas, talents, or vision could be understood or appreciated by society

这位艺术家的作品在当时备受冷落，真可谓是生不逢时。

born at an inopportune time or under an unlucky star; often used to complain about one's fate or lack of opportunity

他空有一身抱负却生不逢时，最终只能平庸地度过一生。