Synonyms of unfamous

unfamous

adjective

ˌən-ˈfā-məs 

as in unknown

not widely known

the influenza epidemic of 1918 was eminently egalitarian: it struck down the famous and the unfamous with equal fervor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unknown
• obscure
• anonymous
• unsung
• unrecognized
• unpopular
• no-name
• nameless
• uncelebrated
• unimportant
• unremarkable
• minor
• insignificant
• undistinguished
• noteless
• forgotten
• unexceptional
• unrecognizable
• unnoticed
• unnoticeable
• faceless
• unremembered
• unnewsworthy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• famous
• prominent
• notorious
• renowned
• famed
• celebrated
• legendary
• infamous
• fabulous
• noted
• outstanding
• fabled
• great
• notable
• remarkable
• eminent
• well-known
• illustrious
• distinguished
• exceptional
• prestigious
• important
• honorable
• major
• influential
• reputable
• significant
• respectable
• noteworthy
• popular
• favorite
• leading
• preferred
• estimable
• newsworthy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unfamous

Both help make the case that unfamous people, in all their honesty and complexity, are as worthy of our attention as celebrities. — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026

Early in his career, Tillmans began shooting for the British street style magazine i-D, creating portraits of the famous and unfamous, while also documenting club life and gay culture. — Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026

Many famous parents have followed suit to protect the faces of their unfamous offspring. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025

Of course, many other singers famous and unfamous have struggled with the anthem’s vast dynamics, dizzying melodies and inherent pressure involved with performing the piece. — Matt Wake | [email protected], al, 25 Feb. 2021

But don't forget that your unfamous neighbor is struggling too. — Jessica A. Gold, SELF, 3 Aug. 2018