1
: not sung
2
: not celebrated or praised (as in song or verse)
an unsung hero
Examples of unsung in a Sentence
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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While people generally know to be careful of freezing when the heat goes out (though cold injuries can sneak up on you), shoveling snow is an unsung risk.
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Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
From glossy patent finishes to cushioned footbeds and approachable platforms, loafers are the unsung hero of dressing up — Carrie Underwood’s latest look is just the latest reminder of that.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
While people generally know to be careful of freezing when the heat goes out (though cold injuries can sneak up on you), shoveling snow is an unsung risk.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
While there are miles of regular season basketball still remaining, Morales is encouraged to see his team’s commitment on defensive – especially from unsung hero Cal Weidman.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
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“Unsung.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsung. Accessed 2 Feb. 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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