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un·sung
(ŭn-sŭng′)adj.
1. Not honored or praised; uncelebrated: an unsung hero.
2. Not sung: unsung hymns.
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unsung
(ʌnˈsʌŋ)adj
1. not acclaimed or honoured: unsung deeds.
2. not yet sung
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un•sung
(ʌnˈsʌŋ)adj.
1. not sung; not uttered or rendered by singing.
2. not celebrated in song or verse; not praised.
[1375–1425]
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Adj. | 1. | ![]() inglorious - not bringing honor and glory; "some mute inglorious Milton here may rest" |
2. | ![]() unacknowledged - not recognized or admitted |
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unsung
adjective unacknowledged, unrecognized, unappreciated, unknown, neglected, anonymous, disregarded, unnamed, uncelebrated, unhonoured, unacclaimed, unhailed They are among the unsung heroes of our time.
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unsung
adj heroes, deeds → unbesungen
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