unfamous

adjective

ˌən-ˈfā-məs How to pronounce unfamous (audio)
Definition of unfamousnext
as in unknown
not widely known the influenza epidemic of 1918 was eminently egalitarian: it struck down the famous and the unfamous with equal fervor

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Recent Examples of unfamous But don't forget that your unfamous neighbor is struggling too. — Jessica A. Gold, SELF, 3 Aug. 2018 Many famous parents have followed suit to protect the faces of their unfamous offspring. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025 Of course, many other singers famous and unfamous have struggled with the anthem’s vast dynamics, dizzying melodies and inherent pressure involved with performing the piece. — Matt Wake | [email protected], al, 25 Feb. 2021 Early in his career, Tillmans began shooting for the British street style magazine i-D, creating portraits of the famous and unfamous, while also documenting club life and gay culture. — Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfamous
  1. unknown
  2. obscure
Adjective
  • Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
    — Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
  • Fighting in Jonglei has intensified in recent days, with an unknown number of casualties.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Definition of unknown
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  • Intentionally vague and obscure, the Daodejing would go on to inspire various interpretations ranging from philosophical reflections to how to realize the Dao in everyday practice.
    — Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
  • The end of legal slavery in New York should not be an obscure historical fact.
    — Tunisia Morrison, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
Definition of obscure

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“Unfamous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfamous. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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