adjective
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not acclaimed or honoured
unsung deeds
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not yet sung
Etymology
Origin of unsung
1375–1425 unsung for def. 1; 1660–70 unsung for def. 2; late Middle English; un- 1, sung
Example Sentences
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"It's not just Romanians," she said, "this represents an entire unsung generation of children who cannot communicate with their culture."
From BBC
This week the King met unsung heroes providing local government services, and later this week his film about his philosophy of harmony will be released.
From BBC
It's an unfashionable position, yet these players hold one of the most important roles in the team and are often unsung heroes in Super Bowl-winning sides.
From BBC
An exquisitely photographed, black-and-white triptych set in Cuba, this unsung gem portrays the hopes of those with a chance to escape their challenging conditions and the anguish of the ones left behind.
From Los Angeles Times
He also extended thanks to the "unsung heroes" of the industry - "the people who make tutorials on YouTube on how to make a game, because we had no idea how to make one before".
From BBC
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