Synonyms of unsung

unsung

adjective

ˌən-ˈsəŋ 

as in unknown

not widely known

an unsung hero of the Holocaust

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unsung

Set during the chaotic Battle of the Bulge, the no-guff story by screenwriters Marc Frydman and Lurie celebrates the sacrifices made in the name of freedom and the debts owed to unsung heroes who, in various ways, played essential roles in the war effort. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 24 June 2026

Working alongside his daughter allows Vereen the unique opportunity to instill all of the values and lessons of the holiday into his daughter while working on highlighting the story of unsung heroes in Black history. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026

Her unsung hero listened to her concerns, talked her through the surgery and eased her anxiety. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 June 2026

As far as we’re concerned, the best lumbar pillows are the unsung heroes in the world of cushions. — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026