UNSUNG Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

unsung

adjective

ˌən-ˈsəŋ

Definition of unsung

as in unknown

not widely known an unsung hero of the Holocaust

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Recent Examples of unsung The others take on Frances Perkins, the unsung architect of FDR’s New Deal, and two men’s lifelong battle to make the world’s largest ball of twine. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026 The other storylines center on Frances Perkins (the unsung architect of FDR’s New Deal) and two men’s lifelong battle to make the world’s largest ball of twine. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026 Contrary to their reputation, bats are not fearsome creatures but unsung ecological heroes. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Hvar’s unsung interior, marked by ancient rock walls, 57 species of butterflies, and colorful birds like bee-eaters and hoopoes, is heaven for nature lovers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsung

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Adjective

Their list ‌of 250 ⁠largely unknown candidates includes university professors, actors and farmers, and is led by cardiologist Ilija Srdanovic.

— Reuters, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026
Findings could improve future water monitoring Despite the notable differences, the researchers emphasized that their models do not directly measure unknown PFAS concentrations or establish additional health risks.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of unknown

Adjective

But Sung, Bennett and Miller stayed his order, finding that the California deployment could go forward under an obscure and virtually untested subsection of the law.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
The area sits within the Lake Superior clay plain, where the surrounding soil is largely composed of clay, which can make the water murky and obscure objects beneath the surface.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026