Synonyms of unsung

unsung

adjective

ˌən-ˈsəŋ 

as in unknown

not widely known

an unsung hero of the Holocaust

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unknown
• obscure
• unrecognized
• uncelebrated
• no-name
• anonymous
• nameless
• unpopular
• unfamous
• minor
• unimportant
• forgotten
• undistinguished
• insignificant
• unremarkable
• noteless
• unnoticed
• unexceptional
• unremembered
• unrecognizable
• unnoticeable
• faceless
• unnewsworthy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prominent
• famous
• celebrated
• renowned
• famed
• notorious
• legendary
• outstanding
• great
• noted
• fabulous
• fabled
• remarkable
• notable
• eminent
• exceptional
• distinguished
• illustrious
• infamous
• well-known
• important
• major
• honorable
• prestigious
• significant
• influential
• noteworthy
• reputable
• respectable
• favorite
• leading
• popular
• preferred
• estimable
• newsworthy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unsung

The unsung hero that has Houston one win from its first national title. —Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025

Garden clogs especially are the unsung heroes of gardens coast to coast, easy to quickly slip on for hours of cushy comfort while keeping feet safe from sticks, stones, and slick surfaces. —Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025

Iñárritu turned out 2022’s divisive but inarguably unique Bardo; and then there’s Roma, Cuarón’s auditing of his childhood by focusing on his unsung nanny and housekeeper. —Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025

The Mandelic Exfoliating and Clearing Serum, Pavitt’s first and arguably most popular product, is formulated with 5% mandelic acid, which is considered by many to be an unsung acne-targeting hero. —Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025