Unheralded: meaning, definitions and examples
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unheralded
[ สnหhษr.ษldษชd ]
lack of recognition
Unheralded describes someone or something that has not received any recognition or praise for their achievements or qualities. It often refers to individuals who have made significant contributions or accomplishments that have gone unnoticed or uncelebrated, despite their importance.
Synonyms
overlooked, unappreciated, unknown, unsung.
Examples of usage
- The unheralded scientist made a groundbreaking discovery.
- She published an unheralded novel that later gained popularity.
- Many unheralded athletes participate in the Olympics.
- His unheralded efforts in the community finally received acknowledgment.
Translations
Translations of the word "unheralded" in other languages:
๐ต๐น desconhecido
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเฅเคเคพเคค
๐ฉ๐ช unbekannt
๐ฎ๐ฉ tidak dikenal
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะฒัะดะพะผะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ nieznany
๐ฏ๐ต ็กๅใฎ
๐ซ๐ท inconnu
๐ช๐ธ desconocido
๐น๐ท bilinmeyen
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌด๋ช ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบูุฑ ู ุนุฑูู
๐จ๐ฟ neznรกmรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ neznรกmy
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ๅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ neznan
๐ฎ๐ธ รณรพekktur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะตะปะณัััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแชแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ namษlum
๐ฒ๐ฝ desconocido
Etymology
The term 'unheralded' has its roots in the word 'herald,' which dates back to the 13th century, originating from the Old French 'heralde,' meaning one who proclaims or announces. Heralds were important figures in medieval courts, often responsible for making announcements and declaring important news. The prefix 'un-' is a negation that transforms 'heralded' (acknowledged or recognized) into 'unheralded' (not acknowledged or recognized). This combination highlights the lack of recognition, especially in contexts where oneโs contributions or achievements merit attention but are not publicly acknowledged. The term has evolved to describe both people and events that are significant yet remain unnoticed in contemporary discussions.