unheralded

adjective

un·​her·​ald·​ed ˌən-ˈher-əl-dəd How to pronounce unheralded (audio)
-ˈhe-rəl-
Synonyms of unheraldednext
: not heralded: such as
a
: not publicly acclaimed
an unheralded film
an unheralded opponent
b
: coming or occurring without advance notice : unexpected
… the faster the boat the less the risk of getting caught out in an unheralded gale or storm.—Peter Haward

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The unheralded goalkeeper played a big role in holding Spain to a 0-0 draw. — ABC News, 17 June 2026 An unheralded recruit from Suwanee, Lackey transformed into the nation’s best catcher. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 2 June 2026 Cooper arrived at Miami prior to the 2022 season as an unheralded, three-star recruit. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026 The nation of around 530,000 people celebrated and much of the world danced along with them, leading to a quick rise in fame for the previously unheralded keeper. — Jennifer Hansler, CNN Money, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unheralded

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unheralded was in 1864

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“Unheralded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unheralded. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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