1
: not sung
2
: not celebrated or praised (as in song or verse)
an unsung hero
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the unsung men and women who keep the streets safe
He is one of the unsung heroes of the civil rights movement.
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
The neighborhood/area Far from the glitzy Amalfi Coast, Tuscany’s Versilia coast is a bit of an unsung beach destination in a country known for them.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
And what about our story’s unsung hero?
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
The unsung hero of your bathroom’s design scheme, the best floating vanities are your best storage companion while still keeping the floor clear of clutter.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unsung
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“Unsung.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsung. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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unsung
adjective
un·sung
ˌən-ˈsəŋ 
ˈən-
1
: not sung
2
: not celebrated or praised (as in song or verse)
unsung heroes
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