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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Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
Offset spatula Any baker will tell you that an offset spatula is the unsung hero of kitchen tools.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Nov. 2025
Leading the Point Loma defense, which held opponents to a touchdown or less seven times this year, is unsung senior hero Matteo Correia.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Ankles are the unsung gatekeepers of healthy movement, and unlocking their mobility can relieve tension throughout your body.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Unsung.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsung. Accessed 22 Nov. 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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