unsung
Americanadjective
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not sung; not uttered or rendered by singing.
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not celebrated in song or verse; not praised or acclaimed.
the unsung heroes of the war.
adjective
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not acclaimed or honoured
unsung deeds
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not yet sung
Etymology
Origin of unsung
1375–1425 unsung for def. 1; 1660–70 unsung for def. 2; late Middle English; see un- 1, sung
Example Sentences
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An investigation into the unsung hero of condiments: Relish is the ideal summer ingredient.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
We think of Los Angeles as a relatively young city, but out of sight and under our feet there lies a massive community of unsung senior citizens whose work is essential to our survival.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
The beauty of this show is that Waters and his producers focused on history’s unsung heroes or the lesser-known feats of famous ones with an infectious, besotted revelry that frequently inspired further research.
From Salon ● Jul. 1, 2026
But a griddle—a rectangular slab of hot steel set above gas burners—can actually be the unsung hero of the backyard.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
The oak grove was Snapfinger’s most unsung treasure.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
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