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Unsung
Not recognized or celebrated; not given credit for one's achievements.
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Imagine This
A boy never got recognized for his singing talent simply because his song was unsung.
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Sounds Like
uhn-SUHNG
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Looks Like
un-sung (prefix un- + sung)
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Remember This
The term is often used for people whose contributions go unrecognized or uncelebrated, including 'unsung heroes' in history or culture.
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Other Forms
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unrecognized, uncelebrated, overlooked, unheralded, forgotten
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Note
Be careful not to confuse with 'unspoken' or 'un-sung'—unsung specifically means not recognized or celebrated, not merely not sung.
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Examples
- The unsung hero of the team quietly funded the project and never sought praise.
- Many researchers remain unsung despite their significant contributions to science.
Synonyms
unrecognizeduncelebratedunheraldedforgotteninvisible
Etymology
From the prefix un- (not) + sung (past participle of sing). The phrase has a metaphorical sense describing people whose achievements are not celebrated or acknowledged.
Mnemonic
Un- + sung: imagine a choir whose best performance is never sung aloud; the unsung hero remains unrecognized in the chorus.
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