unsung

adjective

un·​sung ˌən-ˈsəŋ How to pronounce unsung (audio)
1
: not sung
2
: not celebrated or praised (as in song or verse)
an unsung hero

Examples of unsung in a Sentence

the unsung men and women who keep the streets safe He is one of the unsung heroes of the civil rights movement.
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Bouillon Cubes These small but formidable cubes are the unsung heroes of budget-friendly cooking. Rai Mincey, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 Four cars — four unsung heroes — surrounded her and protected her from traffic. Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025 State of play: Detroit's defense was the unsung hero of the game, limiting Minnesota to just three field goals. Joe Guillen, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025 Align High-rise Pants Leggings were the unsung hero of T+L readers' travel outfits in 2024. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for unsung 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unsung was in the 15th century

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“Unsung.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsung. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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unsung

adjective
un·​sung ˌən-ˈsəŋ How to pronounce unsung (audio)
ˈən-
1
: not sung
2
: not celebrated or praised (as in song or verse)
unsung heroes

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