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unsung
adjective un·sung \ˌən-ˈsəŋ\
: not given attention and praise that is deserved for doing good things
Full Definition of UNSUNG
1
: not sung
2
: not celebrated or praised (as in song or verse) <an unsung hero>
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First Known Use of UNSUNG
15th century
Related to UNSUNG
- Synonyms
- nameless, no-name, noteless, uncelebrated, unfamous, unknown, unrecognized, obscure
- Antonyms
- celebrated, famed, famous, noted, notorious, prominent, renowned, well-known
Rhymes with UNSUNG
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