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
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of unheralded
First recorded in 1835–45; un- 1 + herald ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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This week's launch of FM26, the latest edition of the popular Football Manager series, will enhance visibility of the women's game and may also help unearth some unheralded female talents too.
From BBC
Her ever-present smile and the sparkle in her eyes were trademarks as she cheered on an unheralded underdog team that notched upset after upset before falling in the semifinals.
From Los Angeles Times
He has not lost in either of his two singles matches so far, beating Rahm as an unheralded rookie in the 2021 win at Whistling Straits before earning a half against the Spaniard in Rome.
From BBC
Rashad read “Hawk” at the July 19 ceremony, which honored all the women who worked, unheralded, to make the Apollo mission to the moon possible.
From Los Angeles Times
The Northern Irishman began the day four shots adrift of overnight leader Chris Gotterup but ended it alongside the unheralded American on 11 under.
From BBC
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