adj ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Which has not been lauded or appreciated. not-comparable

   "The backstage crew of the movie were the unsung heroes."

2. 2
   Not sung. not-comparable

   "The third hymn remained unsung."

Adjective

1. 1
   having value that is not acknowledged wordnet
2. 2
   not famous or acclaimed wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

ingloriousunappreciatedanonymousdespiseddislikeddisregarded

Antonyms

All antonyms

famousrespectable

Example

More examples

"He was one of the unsung heroes of the revolution."

Etymology

From un- + sung.

Related phrases

unsung hero

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