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unsung

[uhn-suhng] / ʌnˈsʌŋ /
ADJECTIVE
uncelebrated
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anonymous neglected overlooked unacknowledged unrecognized
WEAK
disregarded forgotten nameless unacclaimed undistinguished unfamed unglorified unhailed unhonored unknown unnamed unrenowned

Example Sentences

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He’s a rich real estate developer who quit the race in November after an unsung yearlong campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Kugelman hailed Pakistan as "an unsung success story when it comes to strategic autonomy."

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Elliot Millar-Mills, previously unsung, had such a terrific impact off the bench against England and Wales that his injury can now be categorised as a blow.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Tartines are the unsung heroes of party food.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2026

Coherence connectives are the unsung heroes of lucid prose.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker