Unheralded: meaning, definitions and examples

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unheralded

 

[ สŒnหˆhษ›r.ษ™ldษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desconhecido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคœเฅเคžเคพเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unbekannt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidak dikenal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะฒั–ะดะพะผะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nieznany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„กๅใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inconnu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desconocido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bilinmeyen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๋ช…์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ุนุฑูˆู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neznรกmรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neznรกmy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ๅ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neznan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณรพekktur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะปะณั–ัั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒชแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ namษ™lum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 oneโ€™s 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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,113 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.