1
: not sung
2
: not celebrated or praised (as in song or verse)
an unsung hero
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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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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
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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 
ˈən-
1
: not sung
2
: not celebrated or praised (as in song or verse)
unsung heroes
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