adj
unsung
uhn-SUHNG
Unsung (adj) means not praised or given the recognition deserved. Example: “The maintenance crew are the unsung heroes of the stadium.”
adj
1
Not praised or given the recognition deserved.
"The maintenance crew are the unsung heroes of the stadium."
"Her contribution to the project went largely unsung."
How to use unsung
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDeserves praise but never gets it — most often heard in "unsung hero".
Common pairings
unsung hero
go unsung
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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.
