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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Caregivers — spouses, children and loved ones — are often the unsung heroes who manage care while carrying their own emotional and physical burdens.
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The unsung hero that literally does all of the heavy lifting.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
Ever wanted to know what life is like for Starfleet's unsung other guys?
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Caregivers — spouses, children and loved ones — are often the unsung heroes who manage care while carrying their own emotional and physical burdens.
—Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The unsung hero that literally does all of the heavy lifting.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Unsung.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsung. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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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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