unsung

adjective

un·sung | \ˌən-ˈsəŋ

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Definition of unsung

1 : not sung

2 : not celebrated or praised (as in song or verse) an unsung hero

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the unsung men and women who keep the streets safe He is one of the unsung heroes of the civil rights movement.

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Taylor is considered one of the unsung heroines of the early Civil Rights movement. — Susan Dunne, courant.com, "'The Rape Of Recy Taylor' At Wadsworth Atheneum," 9 June 2018 Comedians, storytellers, and historians share tales of unsung Windy City heroines. — Rachel Yang, Chicago Reader, "Arts / Do This A spoof of 80s teen movies and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week," 26 Mar. 2018 Honor the unsung heroes who make a difference every day. — Nyssa Kruse, courant.com, "CRT Volunteer George Brice Helps The Hungry, 'Rain Or Shine'," 12 July 2018 Honor the unsung heroes who make a difference every day. — Nyssa Kruse, courant.com, "CRT Volunteer George Brice Helps The Hungry, 'Rain Or Shine'," 12 July 2018 Honor the unsung heroes who make a difference every day. — Nyssa Kruse, courant.com, "CRT Volunteer George Brice Helps The Hungry, 'Rain Or Shine'," 12 July 2018 Honor the unsung heroes who make a difference every day. — Nyssa Kruse, courant.com, "CRT Volunteer George Brice Helps The Hungry, 'Rain Or Shine'," 12 July 2018 Honor the unsung heroes who make a difference every day. — Nyssa Kruse, courant.com, "CRT Volunteer George Brice Helps The Hungry, 'Rain Or Shine'," 12 July 2018 Sometimes they’re kind of stuck in the back as the unsung heroes. — Hal Boedeker, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Reality TV: Central Florida hopefuls shine," 11 July 2018

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unsung

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English Language Learners Definition of unsung

: not given attention and praise that is deserved for doing good things

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