unsung

adjective

un·​sung ˌən-ˈsəŋ 

1

: not sung

2

: not celebrated or praised (as in song or verse)

an unsung hero

Synonyms

• nameless
• no-name
• noteless
• obscure
• uncelebrated
• unfamous
• unknown
• unrecognized

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Callner shifted his focus towards music with names such as Diana Ross, Paul Simon, and Liza Minnelli, before rising to prominence as an unsung hero of the entertainment world through his prolific career directing music videos. —Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2025

For those in need, Form 4868 is the unsung hero of spring, granting you an automatic six-month extension to file your tax return. —Ashley Case, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025

To share the story of your unsung hero with the Hidden Brain team, record a voice memo on your phone and send it to [e-mail]. —Autumn Barnes, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025

Enjoy the wonders of the great outdoors at these unsung state parks. —Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unsung

• among
• hirschsprung
• bling
• bung
• clung
• dung
• flung
• fung
• hung
• lung
• rung
• slung

Kids Definition

unsung

adjective

un·​sung ˌən-ˈsəŋ 

ˈən-

1

: not sung

2

: not celebrated or praised (as in song or verse)

unsung heroes