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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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
Refreshing summer soups can be made from a variety of produce and while Watermelon Gazpacho might be your go to, the unsung hero of cold soups is Green Tomato Gazpacho.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
To share the story of your unsung hero with the Hidden Brain team, record a voice memo on your phone and send it to [email protected].
—Autumn Barnes, NPR, 7 July 2025
The Dallas Mavericks’ P.J. Washington is one of the unsung heroes of the team.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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“Unsung.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsung. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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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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