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unsung

 

[ ʌnˈsʌŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,113, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.