unheralded
Americanadjective
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appearing without fanfare, publicity, or advance acclaim.
The young pianist proved to be an unheralded genius.
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appearing without warning or prior announcement; unexpected.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of unheralded
First recorded in 1835–45; un- 1 + herald ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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But the unheralded American kept his nerve to post a 69 for a six under par total.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
“English Liberator” reads like a period war novel, an enjoyable ride for the history buff looking for unheralded adventure stories bridging the gap between Waterloo and Fort Sumter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
But appearances can be deceiving and Rosenior had earned a reputation as a bright young coach by leading unheralded Strasbourg to a seventh place finish in the French league last season.
From Barron's ● Jan. 10, 2026
For one, the audacity of its existence — how on earth can anyone justify turning a 450-page book on an unheralded section of Southern California into an 800-page one?
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 21, 2025
The confrontation, which brought relief, had come on an ordinary unheralded evening.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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