unsung
4 synonyms and 5 antonyms for unsung, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Not praised or given the recognition deserved.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
unappreciated
unvalued
Antonyms
How to use unsung
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
unsung hero
go unsung
Frequently asked questions
What does “unsung” mean?
The word “unsung” means not praised or given the recognition deserved. In plain terms, deserves praise but never gets it — most often heard in "unsung hero".
How do you pronounce “unsung”?
“Unsung” is pronounced uhn-SUHNG (/ˌʌnˈsʌŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “unsung” in a sentence?
Here is “unsung” used in a sentence: “The maintenance crew are the unsung heroes of the stadium.”
What part of speech is “unsung”?
“Unsung” is an adjective.
