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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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2025
Now in its fifth year, the program honors the unsung heroes of our communities, the hardworking nonprofits across the United States and Canada that provide critical community support, like search-and-rescue services, veteran support, outdoor access, and animal welfare.
—Outside Online, 3 June 2025
Another unsung hero in the pitching, backup catcher J.C. Escarra, whom Cashman signed as a free agent, also in January ’24, after he was released by the Orioles, has developed into one of the top pitch framers in the game.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
These unsung heroes are essential to an artist’s team and its foundation.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 30 May 2025
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“Unsung.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsung. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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unsung
adjective
un·sung
ˌən-ˈsəŋ 
ˈən-
1
: not sung
2
: not celebrated or praised (as in song or verse)
unsung heroes
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