UNSUNG Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

unsung

adjective

ˌən-ˈsəŋ

Definition of unsung

as in unknown

not widely known an unsung hero of the Holocaust

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Recent Examples of unsung Food, France, Family and the Stew that Saved my Soul, Sylvie Bigar explores the world in search of unsung culinary delights and vibrant destinations, armed with three passports and four languages. — Sylvie Bigar, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 There are many unsung volunteers around the Southland playing important roles for sports programs, whether handling snack bars, helping with security, taking tickets or bringing refreshments. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 The Chiefs have enjoyed a dynasty, which isn’t achievable without having many unsung architects behind the scenes. — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 21 July 2026 An unsung suburb of Houston, the city is named for nearby Rice University. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsung

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsung

Adjective

What led to the trooper making the traffic stop also is unknown, as Idaho State Police declined to provide further information about the incident.

— Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2026
Over the past year, this warbler carried a multisensor geolocator backpack throughout his migratory journey, recording the long trek from his breeding grounds in Anchorage, Alaska, to a yet unknown winter refuge and back again.

— Stephanie Szarmach, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of unknown

Adjective

Last month, Vance hurled himself into an obscure debate over burrito prices to make a gratuitous swipe at a conservative Washington Post columnist’s weight.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026
Beneath the cringe internet overshare was a welcome indication that the vaginal microbiome has finally moved from an obscure area of medical research into mainstream conversation.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026