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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“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
He has only conceded 6.2 runs per over in the middle phase of the innings while the unheralded Bosch has taken six wickets in that period.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
Whoever comes out on top will face third seed Alexander Zverev of Germany or the unheralded Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
The Hurricanes punished him all night, sometimes legally, sometimes questionably, but he stayed composed, turning to unheralded receiver Charlie Becker as a security blanket.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
It fit into Reggie’s own personality on the court: hustle, do the unheralded jobs, let your teammates score.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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