Unsung: meaning, definitions and examples
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unsung
[ ʌnˈsʌŋ ]
music
Not celebrated or praised for one's talent or achievements; not widely known or appreciated.
Synonyms
unacknowledged, unnoticed, unrecognized
Examples of usage
- He is an unsung hero of the jazz world.
- Many unsung artists never receive the recognition they deserve.
Translations
Translations of the word "unsung" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não celebrado
🇮🇳 अनसुना
🇩🇪 unerkannt
🇮🇩 tidak dikenal
🇺🇦 неспіваний
🇵🇱 niedoceniony
🇯🇵 称賛されない
🇫🇷 méconnu
🇪🇸 no reconocido
🇹🇷 takdir edilmeyen
🇰🇷 인정받지 못한
🇸🇦 غير مُحتفى به
🇨🇿 neopěvovaný
🇸🇰 neopísaný
🇨🇳 未被赞扬的
🇸🇮 neopevan
🇮🇸 ósyngdur
🇰🇿 мойындалмаған
🇬🇪 უუფლებო
🇦🇿 tanınmamış
🇲🇽 no reconocido
Word origin
The word 'unsung' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle of the verb 'sing'. It first appeared in the mid-16th century in English literature. Over time, it evolved to represent those who have not been recognized or praised for their talents or achievements. The term is often used in the context of music, especially to describe artists or musicians who have not gained widespread fame or acclaim.
See also: sung.